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VOTE VOTE VOTE! The last couple days to cast your vote for Tri-Cities Prep as one of Tri Cities Best! Please share and vote for us in the Education Section--we were nominated for best high school and best private school! Show your Jag pride! ... See MoreSee Less

VOTE VOTE VOTE!  The last couple days to cast your vote for Tri-Cities Prep as one of Tri Cities Best!  Please share and vote for us in the Education Section--we were nominated for best high school and best private school!   Show your Jag pride!
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College Preparation Timeline For Tri-Cities Prep Students

Freshman & Sophomore Year

  • Start building your college resume:  Look for volunteer opportunities, service-learning and extra-curricular activities to demonstrate commitment
  • Look to participate in a college summer program to explore possible career interest.

Junior Year

  • Fall (early October) PSATs are administered by Prep staff for all juniors
  • College admission counselors come to Prep.  Visits are from 2:50 – 3:20.  Check the calendar for these presentations.
  • SAT testing begins early May.
  • Familiarize yourself with Collegeboard.com
  • Plan college campus visits
  • Get to know Prep College Advisor, Mrs. Finch

Senior Year

  • Students can re-take the SATs (or take them for the first time if they didn’t take them in the spring)
  • Senior Application Day:  This day is scheduled early in October – Only Seniors go to Prep on this day where the faculty helps them complete applications
  • College-Apply early!  November 15th is your target date
  • Application for the FAFSA begins October 1st.  Get your pin number set up.  Visit:  https://fafsa.ed.gov/
  • Check back under College Counselor for a listing of college visits at Prep and upcoming local scholarships application deadlines
  • Work on your college application essays – enlist the help of a parent/teacher/friend to edit
  • Visit college campuses
  • May 1st is the deadline to make your college decision