Early Awareness

– College Prep by grade (what students should be focused on by current grade level)

– Introduce Early Decision Deadlines

– Introduce Early Action Deadlines

FAFSA

– In-person FAFSA Drive with the Georgia Student Finance Commission assisting students with the FAFSA application

– Discuss the different options when it comes to paying for College (scholarship- finding relevant scholarships)

Georgia Apply to College Month 

– Building a College List – think through and search for the schools you’re interested in attending. Learn about their requirements. Prepare now for what you want in the future.

– Introduce the Reach, Match, and Safety technique. Once you’ve made a list of colleges you’re interested in, narrow it down to the colleges that are a good fit and where you plan to apply.

-Virtual Teach Back- Scholars showcase September – November learnings with parents and the community.

Identity and Direction Part 2

– Introduce and review Passion Projects  

– Acknowledge where students are in their process

– Create deadlines and check-in points to ensure students are finishing projects promptly

Majors, Colleges, and Careers

– Introduce and review Holland Codes

Using your Holland Code to identify career paths- is a helpful starting point, but is it enough to make a final decision? Learn how to evaluate your career options based on your level of education, experience, salary expectations, and personal circumstances. 

– Research career of interest and set achievement goals. 

College Tour & HBCU vs PWI 

– Virtual College Tour – Scholars Choice! A unique opportunity to visit a school of your interest without the costly travel expenses. A virtual college tour guides you through the application process, and campus life in 360-degree videos with a live guide providing valuable insights into college campus life. Then decide if you want to visit in person. What college or university would you like to hear from?

– HBCU vs. PWI part 3 –  We’ll explore the major differences in attending a Historically Black College or University vs. a Predominantly white Institution. You won’t want to miss this.

Virtual Teach Back- Scholars showcase December – February learnings with parents and the community.

Get lucky, Get Money 

– Budgeting  and why it is important for students preparing for college (financial literacy) 

Summer Funds Meet Summer Plans 

– Help students look for volunteer opportunities and jobs as they are preparing for their future goals ( Resume/ cover letter assistance )

– Senior year Prep (Talk about all the expenses needed for students senior year of high school)

– Freshman Year Expectations vs Experience “Giving you the tea” Hear directly from a panel of college students on their experience in their Freshman year of college.

Before I let you go….

End of School year celebration, wrapping up summer plans, scholar Teach Back – March and April’s progress, and senior scholars Passion Project presentations (parents and scholars in attendance).