Freshman/Sophomores
As a reminder, you will NOT be able to apply for college or financial aid until senior year (12th grade). If you have any questions or would like to explore other pathways after graduation, contact the College Access Team. Please include your name, ID, grade level and your question. We can't wait to work with you!
As a reminder, you will NOT be able to apply for college or financial aid until senior year (12th grade). If you have any questions or would like to explore other pathways after graduation, contact the College Access Team. Please include your name, ID, grade level and your question. We can't wait to work with you!
Alief ISD hosts PSAT School Day in the spring and allows underclassmen to take the PSAT for free. This is a great way to get practice for the SAT during your junior year. As a reminder, SAT scores are used for college admissions and merit-based scholarships.
Alief ISD hosts PSAT School Day in the spring and allows underclassmen to take the PSAT for free. This is a great way to get practice for the SAT during your junior year. As a reminder, SAT scores are used for college admissions and merit-based scholarships.
Khan Academy provides personalized SAT practice and allows students to identify which areas need improvement. Start by linking your College Board account to your Khan Academy account. Khan Academy will then create a personalized study guide based on your previous PSAT scores. To join Ms. Martinez' class, enter the codes below. After joining, click your notifications and share your SAT activity with Mrs. Cantu.
Khan Academy provides personalized SAT practice and allows students to identify which areas need improvement. Start by linking your College Board account to your Khan Academy account. Khan Academy will then create a personalized study guide based on your previous PSAT scores. To join Ms. Martinez' class, enter the codes below. After joining, click your notifications and share your SAT activity with Mrs. Cantu.
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Schedule a meeting with your counselor, if you haven't met with them yet. This is a great opportunity to review your endorsements plan, class schedule, GPA and rank, and determine if you're academically ready for dual-credit or advanced placement classes (AP). Dual-credit and AP classes are a great way to challenge yourself academically and earn college & high school credits; this is a great way to get ahead and save money in college!
Schedule a meeting with your counselor, if you haven't met with them yet. This is a great opportunity to review your endorsements plan, class schedule, GPA and rank, and determine if you're academically ready for dual-credit or advanced placement classes (AP). Dual-credit and AP classes are a great way to challenge yourself academically and earn college & high school credits; this is a great way to get ahead and save money in college!
The best way to develop leadership and teamwork skills is through attending college access events, summer programs, extracurricular activities such as clubs or sports, community service or even a part-time or full-time job. Involvement weighs a lot in your applications, make sure to apply for any leadership positions that may come up. Seize any involvement opportunity. Be sure to keep track of all of your experience and build a resume!
The best way to develop leadership and teamwork skills is through attending college access events, summer programs, extracurricular activities such as clubs or sports, community service or even a part-time or full-time job. Involvement weighs a lot in your applications, make sure to apply for any leadership positions that may come up. Seize any involvement opportunity. Be sure to keep track of all of your experience and build a resume!
It's okay to be unsure of what major or career field you should pursue. Take time to explore different career fields to figure out which one you are most interested in pursuing and find the right match for you. Social media is a great resource as well such as YouTube/TikTok! Search "A day in the life of [insert career]" or #[insert career]. Once you have a major and career decided, now all you have to do is search for universities with the best (insert major choice) programs.Â
It's okay to be unsure of what major or career field you should pursue. Take time to explore different career fields to figure out which one you are most interested in pursuing and find the right match for you. Social media is a great resource as well such as YouTube/TikTok! Search "A day in the life of [insert career]" or #[insert career]. Once you have a major and career decided, now all you have to do is search for universities with the best (insert major choice) programs.Â
Research and build a list of ALL universities you're interested in attending. Factors to take into consideration include: campus life, housing, location, diversity & inclusion, admission requirements, and so on. To learn more about their programs and admissions, visit their college website. Due to COVID-19, virtual tours may be available on the college's website or YouTube.
Research and build a list of ALL universities you're interested in attending. Factors to take into consideration include: campus life, housing, location, diversity & inclusion, admission requirements, and so on. To learn more about their programs and admissions, visit their college website. Due to COVID-19, virtual tours may be available on the college's website or YouTube.
A common deciding factor in a senior's college decision is financial aid. It's important to apply for scholarships as soon as possible so that you can decrease any possible college debt and focus on your studies during college. For scholarship updates from the College Access Team, check your Alief email and Alief ISD Scholarship spreadsheet.
A common deciding factor in a senior's college decision is financial aid. It's important to apply for scholarships as soon as possible so that you can decrease any possible college debt and focus on your studies during college. For scholarship updates from the College Access Team, check your Alief email and Alief ISD Scholarship spreadsheet.
As a reminder, you will NOT be able to apply for college or financial aid until senior year (12th grade). If you have any questions or would like to explore other pathways after graduation, contact the College Access Team. Please include your name, ID, grade level and your question. We can't wait to work with you!
As a reminder, you will NOT be able to apply for college or financial aid until senior year (12th grade). If you have any questions or would like to explore other pathways after graduation, contact the College Access Team. Please include your name, ID, grade level and your question. We can't wait to work with you!