DSST
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DSST
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Your Place for Everything College & Career Success
Our college success team is beyond excited to support you in discovering the best pathway for your post-secondary journey! We look forward to leading College & Career Seminars for students in all grades, sharing individualized guidance, and supporting Seniors towards both 100% college acceptance AND smart enrollment choices.
Meet Our Team!
Monica Anderson
Coordinator of College Success and Junior Internships
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Jason Tidwell
Senior Academy
Celebrations!
Congratulations to our 2022 CollegeBoard National Recognition Program awardees! We’re so proud of your academic achievements and the work you put in to get ready for college. If you see these students, please congratulate them!
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Alondra Saenz - National Hispanic Recognition Award
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Robin Miranda-Moreno - National Hispanic Recognition Award
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Daniel Kahsai - National African American Recognition Award
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Miriam Michael - National African American Recognition Award
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Will Morlan - National Indigenous Award
Please join our staff in giving a MASSIVE congratulations to the following students for their recognition by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation!
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Samantha Kang - National Merit Semifinalist
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Allison Horiuchi - National Merit Commended Scholar
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Valentina Rutledge - National Merit Commended Scholar
Senior Admission Spotlight
Just before Winter Break, JJ Cole was admitted to Lehigh University’s Integrated Business and Engineering Program through Early Decision admission! CONGRATULATIONS JJ! Please take a moment to congratulate him when you see him!
Now that you’ve submitted most applications and admission decisions are looming, we want to celebrate your acceptances! When you receive an acceptance letter or a scholarship, let us know by filling out this quick form! We’ll be celebrating you on the website, weekly corner, and memos to staff :)
Helpful Links & Resources
Looking for a head start on your post-secondary search? Start by utilizing any/all of the following materials:
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College List Resources - supplement your research in Overgrad as you decide where you plan to apply this fall
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College Application Resources - start preparing your application materials (the Common Application opens on August 1)
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College Essay Resources - supplement your essay drafting process (which begins in Junior Seminar/spring of Junior English class)
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Financial Aid/Scholarship Resources - apply for external scholarships and prepare to complete the FAFSA (opens on October 1)
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DACA/Undocumented Student Resources - navigate the complexities of the post-secondary process with additional support
Please contact any member of our team with questions or concerns about these materials! Our email addresses are listed above; click here for our team's contact information (including each staff member's individual meeting sign up page).