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What We Do—Year by Year
 
9th Grade: Exploration & Self-Discovery
  • Introductory meeting with College Preparedness office
  • Prepare 4-year high school academic plan
  • Take Pre ACT; Review results with College Preparedness Office
  • Work hard in classes and earn high GPA
 
10th Grade: Building Foundations
  • Take PSAT and ACT at TA
  • Review and revise 4 year academic plan
  • Take Youscience personal inventory to gauge personal interests
  • Take college tour with class
  • Plan for summer activities
 
11th Grade: Research & Planning
  • Take PSAT and ACT
  • Review and Revise 4 year plan
  • Take college tour with class
  • Create tentative list of colleges
  • Work with College Readiness office to prepare activity resume
  • Junior College Planning Meetings
  • Attend College fairs & rep visits
  • Essay & résumé writing workshops
 
12th Grade: Applying & Deciding
  • Attend college bootcamp summer before senior year
  • Meet with College Readiness Office to finalize college list and applications
  • Set deadlines for application submissions
  • Take final ACT in fall
  • Complete FAFSA and review scholarship opportunities
  • Celebrate and enjoy the year
  • Application, FAFSA & scholarship help
  • Essay reviews & mock interviews
  • Decision support and transition planning
Tuscaloosa Academy

Tuscaloosa Academy

Where Passion Shapes Purpose

Address
420 Rice Valley Road NTuscaloosa, AL 35406
Phone
(205) 758-4462(205) 758-4462

Tuscaloosa Academy is accredited through Cognia | NAEYC | SAIS
Tuscaloosa Academy is a member of AISA and AHSAA

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