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BT Toolkit

BT Toolkit

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The resources provided up top are designed to help you…

get and stay organized
set and accomplish goals
help you succeed in high school
prepare you for life after high school

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High School Checklist

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High School Checklist

9th Grade

FALL

Use an organization tool to stay on track

Set goals for your grading periods

Join a club, sport, or extracurricular

SPRING

Learn about your personality and passions

Connect your personal goals to your education goals

SUMMER

BT Students: Go to your Emerging Leaders summer program!

10th Grade

FALL

Prepare for the PSAT

Create a resume

SPRING

Volunteer somewhere at least once

Research and apply for summer opportunities

SUMMER

Participate in your chosen summer opportunity

BT Students: Go to BT college visit and service days!

11th Grade

FALL

Reflect and discuss about post-HS plans

Login and bookmark Naviance on your web browser

BT Students: Bookmark Senior Tracker on your web browser!

Create ApplyTexas and CommonApp logins

Choose your college essay topic

Visit at least one college campus

SPRING

Write and send 3 brag sheets for your letters of recommendation

Complete your college fit and match

Create a rough draft of your college list

Take the SAT, ACT, and TSI

Complete either the ApplyTexas or CommonApp profile sections

Complete a rough draft of your college essay

(If time) Create your FSA ID

SUMMER

Continue taking the SAT, ACT, and TSI

BT Students: Attend your Summer Institute!

12th Grade

FALL

Pass or get exempt from the TSI Exams

Take the SAT and/or ACT for the final time(s)

Narrow down your post-HS plans

Complete letters of rec requests and your college essay

Apply to any early decision schools

Financial Aid: Create FSA ID and complete FAFSA/TASFA

BT Students: Attend BT FAFSA Nights!

SPRING

Continue applying to schools

Once accepted, log in and bookmark school portals

Apply for outside scholarships

BT Students: Attend your Graduation Celebration!

SUMMER

Make sure you are prepared for what comes next!