Jump to tips for: Seniors Juniors Sophomores Freshmen No Tricks, Just College Prep Treats this October!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.
Grab some candy corn and start on your FAFSA!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! Even if you don’t think you qualify for federal aid, you should fill the FAFSA out, 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 Understanding the FAFSA: What Families Need to Know.Learn more
Get some knowledge from Dr. Jed Applerouth so you can figure out your best college admission route.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. Join Dr. Jed Applerouth on October 7th to learn about Navigating the College Admissions Process. 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. Learn more
Learn all about the PSAT’s tricks, so your score will be a treat.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, it’s still a really important test, because it gives you an opportunity to see the kinds of questions asked on the SAT. We’re offering the opportunity to do some free prep for the PSAT in our Prep Rally event. Next week, tune in to our Mathlete and Cheer-Reading + Writing Strategy Sessions to get you ready for the big day.Learn more
Don’t be a zombie on your midterm exams!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. Here are some tips to help you make the most of your online materials. If you need additional support getting ready for midterms, Applerouth is here to help! We provide online and in-person targeted tutoring and comprehensive, scholastic support. Learn more
