<p>Jump to tips for: <a href="https://mailchi.mp/applerouth/0w6k73rxrc-762538?e=ac6c94cb63#Senior">Seniors</a> <a href="https://mailchi.mp/applerouth/0w6k73rxrc-762538?e=ac6c94cb63#Junior">Juniors</a> <a href="https://mailchi.mp/applerouth/0w6k73rxrc-762538?e=ac6c94cb63#Sophomore">Sophomores</a> <a href="https://mailchi.mp/applerouth/0w6k73rxrc-762538?e=ac6c94cb63#Freshmen">Freshmen</a> <b>No Tricks, Just College Prep Treats this October!</b>October is the month for whimsy and fun. Whether you’re out there putting cobwebs and skeletons on your front porch, showing off your fancy face-painting on Zoom, or curled up watching a scary movie, you’re in for treats this month. It’s also a great time to do some college prep work, so put aside the pumpkin carving for a few minutes (these tips won’t take long!) and make your college journey a sweet one.</p><h2><a href="https://www.applerouth.com/blog/2020/09/11/understanding-the-fafsa-what-families-need-to-know/"><b>Senior Tip</b></a></h2><p><b>Grab some candy corn and start on your FAFSA!</b>For Seniors, Fall means FAFSA. The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is a vital part of paying for college, and you can get started on it this month! <b>Even if you don’t think you qualify for federal aid, you should fill the FAFSA out</b>, because some merit scholarships use information from the FAFSA to allocate their resources as well. If you don’t know where to start, check out our recent article on <a href="https://www.applerouth.com/blog/2020/09/11/understanding-the-fafsa-what-families-need-to-know/">Understanding the FAFSA: What Families Need to Know</a>.<a href="https://www.applerouth.com/blog/2020/09/11/understanding-the-fafsa-what-families-need-to-know/"><b>Learn more</b></a></p><h2><a href="https://www.applerouth.com/signup/?scheduleid=410014"><b>Junior Tip</b></a></h2><p><b>Get some knowledge from Dr. Jed Applerouth so you can figure out your best college admission route.</b>Anybody who went trick-or-treating as a kid knows that the right trick-or-treating route makes all the difference: you want to reach the houses with full-sized candy bars first, after all! The same thing goes for applying for college. <b>Join Dr. Jed Applerouth on October 7th to learn about</b> <a href="https://www.applerouth.com/signup/?scheduleid=410014"><b>Navigating the College Admissions Process</b></a>. He’ll walk you through the ways applying for college is changing in the midst of COVID-19, show you different admissions routes, and answer all of your questions. <a href="https://www.applerouth.com/signup/?scheduleid=410014"><b>Learn more</b></a></p><h2><a href="https://www.applerouth.com/preprally/"><b>Sophomore Tip</b></a></h2><p><b>Learn all about the PSAT’s tricks, so your score will be a treat.</b>Many schools are giving the PSAT this month, and we’ve got you covered. Even though the PSAT isn’t used for college admissions purposes, <b>it’s still a really important test, because it gives you an opportunity to see the kinds of questions asked on the SAT</b>. We’re offering the opportunity to do some <a href="https://www.applerouth.com/preprally/">free prep for the PSAT in our Prep Rally event</a>. Next week, tune in to our Mathlete and Cheer-Reading + Writing Strategy Sessions to get you ready for the big day.<a href="https://www.applerouth.com/preprally/"><b>Learn more</b></a></p><h2><a href="https://www.applerouth.com/blog/2020/03/24/how-to-make-the-most-of-remote-learning/"><b>Freshman Tip</b></a></h2><p><b>Don’t be a zombie on your midterm exams!</b>You’re on your way now, and it’s time for your first set of midterm exams. This semester may have been different for you, with hybrid or online-only classes, and midterms might seem like a daunting task right now. <a href="https://www.applerouth.com/blog/2020/03/24/how-to-make-the-most-of-remote-learning/"><b>Here are some tips</b></a> <b>to help you make the most of your online materials</b>. If you need additional support getting ready for midterms, Applerouth is here to help! We provide online and in-person <a href="https://www.applerouth.com/services/academic/high-school/private-tutoring/">targeted tutoring and comprehensive, scholastic support</a>. <a href="https://www.applerouth.com/blog/2020/03/24/how-to-make-the-most-of-remote-learning/"><b>Learn more</b></a></p>
