Juniors!
Follow our college planning checklist for 11th grade, and make sure you're on track before going on winter break.
▶️ Get started: https://t.co/mYHw7yhKxS
◾ Bachelor's Degree: Requires a four/five-year program for a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree
◾ Teacher Certification: Can be earned by combining a bachelor's degree with state certification requirements
▶️ More degree options: https://t.co/j1PTpAt8hN
Don't know which loan repayment plan to choose? You have a choice. Here is everything you need to know to choose a plan best suited for you.
Use our repayment calculator to compare plans based on your loan debt and income: https://t.co/00mKYy9xuT
Make sure you're prepared with questions when you meet with your counselor.
1️⃣ Are there college fairs coming up?
2️⃣ Do you know any alumni who are going to the colleges on my list?
3️⃣ Do you host college planning sessions?
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Attention high school seniors! One of the things admissions officers pay attention to, besides GPA, is course selection throughout HS. They like to see students have momentum going into the freshman year. If you sit back your senior year, it's hard to recapture that momentum.
When you create an account with the Eligibility Center, you can view your task lists to see if there is any additional information needed for your certification. Log in to your account here: https://t.co/vM60SyZz2k
"Too often young people who’ve spent time in foster care lack not only the money to apply and pay for college but also the direction from adults to fill out applications, secure financial aid and choose a school." https://t.co/ShghFdYuFY via @DeleceWrites@hechingerreport
Strengthen your writing skills anywhere, anytime! Here are 3 ideas to make writing & responding part of your daily routine.
1️⃣ Read and write frequently
2️⃣ Share your writing with others and get feedback
3️⃣ Strive for well-developed and well-organized writing
Earn #OpportunityScholarships for these tasks:
1️⃣ Build Your College List: $500
2️⃣ Practice for the SAT: $1,000
3️⃣ Improve Your Score: $2,000
4️⃣ Strengthen Your College List: $500
5️⃣ Complete the FAFSA: $1,000
6️⃣ Apply to Colleges: $1,000
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STUDENTS: Each state and school has its own FAFSA deadline. Look up each of your deadlines ASAP so you don’t miss out on financial aid: https://t.co/O85liAa8IO
What is the difference between a major and a minor?
📚 A major is a specific subject area college students specialize in
📚 A minor is a secondary field that you can study in, while completing your major degree program
Read our guide in choosing a major: https://t.co/hjP785QaQ2
When you're trying to narrow down your college list, keep these things in mind:
▫️ Size
▫️ Location
▫️ Distance from home
▫️ Housing options
▫️ Makeup of student body
▫️ Campus atmosphere
▶️ Find out more: https://t.co/q25yr3iWhM
Don’t forget to join AIM, our school’s after school yoga program, on Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s in Mrs. Kiely’s room to experience an hour filled with both invigoration and relaxation!