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TN College Application & Exploration Month
As you begin to plan your College Application and Exploration Month, tailor the events to the needs of your school. From the timing of events to the location, work with your school’s administrators and teachers to plan an event that works best for your school and students.
Overview
The month of September is designated as TN College Application & Exploration Month in Tennessee. The goal of this event is to build excitement and knowledge around the college application process at all grade-levels and provide every graduating senior with an opportunity to apply to college. Activities for younger students should focus on college and career exploration. TN Path to College resources help schools plan events for each week of the month: Imagine Your Future, Prepare to Apply, Apply, and I Applied, Now What?
Event Resources
High School
- College Application Video Toolkit
- Student Prep Checklist
- Week-by-Week Activities for Seniors
- Now that I’ve applied, what’s next?
- Parts of a College Application
- Junior Next Guide Scavenger Hunt
- HBCU Info Flyer
- College Application Information Sheet
- College Application FAQs
- Campus Scavenger Hunt
- I Went to College Door Sign
Middle School
Elementary School
- All About TN College App & Exploration Month – Elementary Edition
- College Character Traits
- College Visit Prep Worksheet
- Coloring Page-Design Your Own College
- Human Bingo
- My College Application
- My Persuasive College Entrance Letter
- Path to College Leads to…Activity
- Mascot Matchup
- I Went to College Door Sign
Social Media and Outreach
Reaching out to local media is a wonderful way to increase community awareness of and involvement in college access work. Path to College events are a positive reflection of work happening in your community and inviting the media will shine a spotlight on the work you’re doing through the program. Likewise, social media outlets will allow you to spread the word about your events quickly at no cost.
- Why Apply Selfie Template and Instructions
- Steps for Reaching out to the Media
- Sample Photo Media Release Form
- Sample Media Advisory
- Sample Press Release
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Volunteer Engagement
Volunteers provide several benefits to your Path to College Events. They can ensure that students sign in to your event, that students and families are directed to the correct locations, and help support students in key tasks like filling out a college application or a FAFSA. In addition to manpower, volunteer involvement provides your students and families with a sense of community support that is a key ingredient to a thriving college-going culture. When students see a volunteer from a local business or higher education institution who is taking time from their day to help with a Path to College event, it sends a message that the community cares about student success.
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