10th Grade Post Secondary Checklist

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10th Grade Goals:

Challenge yourself. Continue to learn about your strengths and challenges. Step outside your comfort zone. Develop a mentee/mentor relationship with an adult at TSA.

Fall/Winter of 10th grade

  • Take the PSAT at TSA in 10th grade
  • Attend the information sessions at TSA to learn about Technical and Career Centers nearby and see if they could be a good fit for you.
  • If interested in playing varsity sports in college,
    • create an account on NCAA.
    • keep video footage and statistics of athletic accomplishments.
    • reach out to potential college coaches with statistics so they have the option to see you play in games during 11th grade.
    • meet with TSA’s athletic director to discuss your ability and interests
  • If you enjoy art, attend a portfolio day locally or in Boston to get feedback on your work and your portfolio. It can be an important tool as you apply to college.

Spring/Summer of 10th Grade

  • Prepare your 11th grade schedule so that you are challenging yourself and working towards completing the graduation requirements.
  • Attend the May information session to learn about dual enrollment. Think about how/if you want to incorporate them into your 11th and 12th grade schedules
  • Learn about enrichment programs such as Governors Institute Vermont, summer camps, summer coursework on college campuses.
  • Learn how your family can pay for college. Talk to your bank or financial advisor.
  • Become familiar with the price of college by completing a Net Price Calculator on any college website.
  • Get a job and/or volunteer.

Fall of 11th Grade

  • Attend a college fair. TSA takes all juniors and seniors to the annual NEACAC College Fair in September.
  • PSAT/NMSQT test administered at TSA in october
  • Visit with a minimum of 2 college representatives who come to TSA The schedule is posted on Naviance, in the newsletter, and at All School Meeting.