Year-by-Year College Advising Curriculum
Freshman Year: Who am I?
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Self-Discovery and Awareness
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Identifying Personal Values
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Foundational Goal Setting
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Introduction to College and Career Exploration
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Advocacy Skill Development
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Take the PSAT 8/9
Sophomore Year: What do I want to be and do in the world?
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Academic Effort and Time Management
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Balancing School and Life
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Using Academic Feedback Strategically
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Continued Career & College Research
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Advanced Goal Setting
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Continued Advocacy Development
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Take the PSAT
Junior Year: How will I reach my goals?
- Building a Personalized College List
- Deep-Dive College & Career Research
- Understanding College Fit (Academic, Social, Financial)
- SAT and PSAT Prep & Testing Strategies
- Understanding and navigating Financial Aid & Scholarships
- Developing a Post-Secondary Action Plan
- Take the PSAT/NMSQT in the fall and the SAT in the spring
Senior Year: What will my impact be?
- Finalizing College Applications & Essays
- Navigating and completing the FAFSA and Financial Aid Process
- Understanding of Financial Literacy
- Applying for and receiving Scholarships
- Making Informed Enrollment Decisions
- Transitioning to College: Life Skills, Independence & Advocacy
- Celebrating Success & Reflecting on the Journey
- Building a Vision for Impact Beyond Graduation
- Graduate Success Planning
- More SAT Prep and Testing Strategies
- Take the SAT again the fall