How to Guides
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Scholarships:
Find out your class rank: TMA does not do class ranks. However, some scholarships require it as part of their applications.
If the scholarship application allows you to put “n/a” for “not applicable” or write "My school, Thurgood Marshall Academy, does not do class ranks," then do that.
If that does not work, please see a counselor.
How to request letters of recommendation for scholarships: If you need to request additional letters of recommendation, please email your intended recommender at least 4 WEEKS BEFORE the deadline! Please include the following in your email request:
The purpose of the rec letter (scholarship) and a hyperlink/pdf to the application/instructions if available
The deadline for the rec letter (sometimes later than the student deadline)
Share with them your Brag Sheet from earlier this year
Share with them your resume if you have one
Have them email Mrs. Stewart (sstewart@tmapchs.org) the final letter
How to THANK your recommenders!
Let your recommender know when you receive a scholarship or are accepted to a college!
Gift your recommender a hand-written note or card, homemade baked good, paraphernalia from the college of your choice (hat, mug, etc.), or a gift card
College Applications:
Apply to Colleges
You may apply to colleges directly through an individual school's website or through a 3rd party application like the Common App. Please see the website of the school you are applying to for specific instructions.
Once you have applied, please update your Naviance account, and request your transcript be sent. If you do not do this, then your application is not complete!
Adding Colleges on Maia
Match your Common App & Maia accounts
Write a Personal Statement (Slides 36-45)
Update your admissions decision in Naviance (Log into Naviance>Go to COLLEGE at the top, and then COLLEGES I AM APPLYING TO>Look for the school you received a decision and then click the PENCIL on the right>Update the information as necessary)
Request a Fee Waiver (Please complete the top portion of the form with your information>After completion, send the form to Mr. Mitchell, and he will approve and sign> Mr. Mitchell will send the form back to you, and you can upload it into your application)
If you are applying to colleges through the Black common App, the fee waiver code is: OSSE2022
If you are applying to Delaware State University, their fee waiver code is: GIFT2122
Financial Aid
Send your SAT score (do NOT send if your college is test optional!!!!)