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SpringPath “Success Tracks”

The College and Career School Readiness Series

Tracks & Sessions

Success Track 1: Grades 9 & 10: Self-Exploration

Track 1: Episode 1: Engage with Your School Counselor

High school counselors have multiple responsibilities and limited time, yet they are an invaluable resource as you make your post-secondary plan. In this session, we’ll talk about ways to make the most of your time with your school counselor throughout your high school career.

The SpringPath platform is 100% FREE to join and watch all success track videos.

Track 1: Episode 2: Get to Know Yourself

It can be overwhelming to think about what you want to do after high school. This session encourages you to take a step back and focus on who you are first – What do you like to do? In what learning environment do you work best? What are you good at? In addition to asking these questions, we’ll help you find resources to answer them.

The SpringPath platform is 100% FREE to join and watch all success track videos.

Track 1: Episode 3: Explore Activities

Even in your first year of high school, the choices you make can affect your post-secondary options. In this session, we talk about taking advantage of your school’s and your community’s offerings so that you can have a rewarding and interesting high school career that also sets you up for college admissions success. We’ll also show you where to create a living resume on SpringPath to document what you’ve done.

The SpringPath platform is 100% FREE to join and watch all success track videos.

Tracks & Sessions

Success Track 2: Recruitment & Pre-Application (Grade 10 & 11):

Track 2: Episode 1: Prepare to be Recruited

Get a jump start on the recruitment process! From assessing your academic record and interests to planning impactful summers and college visits, this session walks you through actions you can take to set yourself up for post-secondary success.

The SpringPath platform is 100% FREE to join and watch all success track videos.

Track 2: Episode 2: Recommendations & Essays

This session explores two very important pieces of the college application – letters of recommendation and the college essay or personal statement. We discuss whom to ask for those letters and how and when to get started writing (or at least brainstorming ideas for…) your essay.

The SpringPath platform is 100% FREE to join and watch all success track videos.

Track 2: Episode 3: Free Money - Scholarships

Don’t pass up free money! This session covers the various types of scholarships students can earn to help pay for post-secondary education. From academics and athletics to community service and hobbies, there are countless scholarships available every year.

The SpringPath platform is 100% FREE to join and watch all success track videos.

Track 2: Episode 4: Application Process & Deadlines

For those looking to plan ahead, this session gives an overview of what the college application process looks like, what you can be doing now to prepare, and the deadlines you can plan for when the time comes.

The SpringPath platform is 100% FREE to join and watch all success track videos.

Tracks & Sessions

Success Track 3: Grades 11 & 12: Application Process

Track 3: Episode 1: Recruitment Do’s and Don’ts

From creating a diverse college list to visiting campuses and cleaning up your social media, this session provides some general tips about the post-secondary search and recruitment process for you to think about before you start the application process.

The SpringPath platform is 100% FREE to join and watch all success track videos.

Track 3: Episode 2: Application Process

This session covers the basics of completing college applications; it will get you thinking about the type of applications you can use, the cost of applying, the various sections you will complete, and materials needed. You will also get some timeline and organizational tips.

The SpringPath platform is 100% FREE to join and watch all success track videos.

Track 3: Episode 3: FAFSA

This session explores common questions about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. What is it? Who should fill it out? How is it changing? What about non-federal aid? You will get answers to these questions as well as suggestions and common errors when filling out the FAFSA.

The SpringPath platform is 100% FREE to join and watch all success track videos.

Track 3: Episode 4: Financial Planning

Once admissions decisions are made and financial aid packages are sent, it’s time to compare and make a financial plan. This session breaks down the different types of financial aid, loans, and payment plans so you are armed with the knowledge you need to make the best financial decision for your family.

The SpringPath platform is 100% FREE to join and watch all success track videos.

Track 3: Episode 5: Demonstrating Interest

This session covers the concept of demonstrated interest. What does it mean? Do all colleges track interest? How can I engage? Learn how to give yourself a potential advantage in the admissions process.

The SpringPath platform is 100% FREE to join and watch all success track videos.