Narrative Spark Facilitator Guide Sequence Progress
1st Gen Senior Intensive: Session 1 of 6
The Narrative Spark
Facilitator Guide: Identity & Financial Storytelling
Future Foundations
Rising Senior Intensive
Session Purpose
Transition from exploration to Deployment . Seniors identify core values and 1st-gen strengths to anchor their Personal Statement and Scholarship Essays .
30 Minutes
Status: Rising Senior (Early Fall)
Target Output: Values-to-Essay Story Seed
Pacing Guide
Time Activity Senior Focus 5 min The Asset Frame Discuss: "Why is being 'first' your UVP?" Define UVPs (Unique Value Propositions). 10 min Values to Essay Worksheet Part 1. Connect a value (e.g. Grit) to a specific moment of family/financial management. 10 min List Finalization Worksheet Part 2. Score Top 3 schools based on their 1st-gen support systems. 5 min The Hook Prep Draft the Personal Statement opening sentence. Preview Session 2: Financial Aid Deployment.
Financial Literacy Link
Scholarship Narrative:
Help seniors realize that managing family budgets or work hours during high school is proof of the discipline needed for high-stakes academic environments.
The Ask:
Frame "financial need" not as a plea for help, but as a request for partnership in a high-potential future leader.
Facilitator Note: Seniors are time-crunched. Today's goal is to leave with Draft 1 of their essay hook. Avoid let's-just-chat exploration—drive towards writing.
Narrative Spark Slides Narrative Spark
The Senior Story Advantage
Move from "Maybe" to "Must."
The "Pioneer" Narrative
As a rising senior, your story is your Asset . Admissions officers are looking for leaders who navigate systems with purpose.
THE GOAL :
"To prove you aren't just 'ready' for college, but that you will impact their campus."
Your Story
Resourcefulness. Grit. Vision.
The Values-to-Essay Bridge
The Value
"Grit"
The Scene
"Managing the family budget while studying for Midterms."
"Financial mastery is academic readiness."
The 1st-Gen Final List
Locked by Sept 15
rising seniors must choose schools that prioritize Social Mobility :
High 1st-gen graduation rates.
Fly-in program opportunities.
Generous endowment-based aid.
Financial Reality:
"Reach schools with multi-billion dollar endowments are often the most affordable options for first-gen families."
Narrative Spark Lab
Your Deployment Tasks:
Seed Your Story: Connect 1 Value to 1 Experience.Lock the List: Confirm your Top 2 targets.Draft the Hook: Write your opening essay sentence. Narrative Spark Worksheet Identity & Narrative
Session 1 of 6: Narrative Spark Workshop
Scholar Name:
Part 1: The Core Value Match
Pick 1 value that defines your first-gen journey. Match it to a concrete moment of leadership or financial responsibility.
Selected Value:
The "Proof" Moment:
E.g. "When I balanced my job at the market with 3 AP classes to help with rent..."
Part 2: Senior Priority List
Does your Top Choice offer the specific support you need as a pioneer?
Target College / Path How it fits my Goals 1st-Gen Support Score (1-10) 1. 2. 3.
Part 3: The High-Stakes Hook
Your First Sentence:
Draft the opening hook for your Personal Statement. Be bold, specific, and start in the middle of a story moment.
Admissions Mastery Facilitator Guide Sequence Progress
1st Gen Senior Intensive: Session 4 of 6
Admissions Mastery
Facilitator Guide: Social Capital & Advocacy
Future Foundations
Rising Senior Intensive
Session Purpose
To master professional communication with Admissions Reps . Seniors learn how to build social capital and advocate for Financial Aid Appeals and resources.
Focus
Focus: Admissions Engagement
Need: Outreach Worksheet
Pacing Guide
Time Activity Facilitation Actions 5 min "Who Reads My File?" Slide 2. Define Demonstrated Interest . Explain the role of the 'Regional Representative'. 10 min The Financial Ask Roleplay: Asking about 1st-Gen fly-in programs or "Special Circumstance" appeals for aid. 10 min Outreach Lab Worksheet Parts 1-3. Seniors find their actual rep and draft a specific inquiry email. 5 min Network Reflection Discussion: "Who is one person outside this room you will reach out to this week?"
Financial Advocacy Drill
Have one student play the Rep, one play the Scholar. The Scholar should ask:
"I'm a first-generation student and I'm very interested in your Honors program. Can you tell me more about the specific scholarship pathways or bridge programs available for students like me?"
Debrief: Ask the group: "How does this question change how the Rep views the student?" (Answer: Shows initiative and strategic planning).
Facilitator Note: Reaching out in the fall builds the relationship that makes a Financial Aid Appeal more successful in the spring. Social capital = Economic capital.
Admissions Mastery Slides Admissions Mastery
Building Social Capital
You are a collaborator, not just a file.
The "Human" Element
Many colleges track Demonstrated Interest . They want to know you will enroll if accepted.
How to Show It:
Email your Regional Rep
Attend Senior Visit Days
Click links in their emails
BE A NAME, NOT A NUMBER
"Connecting with your rep is the fastest way to get your file to the 'Accepted' pile."
The Power of the Inquiry
RESEARCH
Find a specific 1st-Gen resource or major-specific lab.
MATCH
Connect that resource to your personal values .
ASK
Ask the rep a specific question about access or aid.
"Reaching out is an act of confidence."
The Financial Ask
Rising seniors must advocate for their funding. Use this script for aid appeals or special program inquiries:
"I am planning to apply Early Action and noticed your Pioneer Bridge Program . Does this program provide additional merit aid for 1st-gen scholars?"
Social Capital Myths
"They will find me annoying." (False)
"It's bragging to mention my work." (False)
"Directness = Professionalism." (TRUTH)
Admissions Lab
Your Deployment Tasks:
Search: Find 1 college-specific 1st-Gen resource.Identify: Record your regional rep's email.Draft: Write your professional outreach email. Admissions Outreach Worksheet Admissions Outreach
Session 4 of 6: Social Capital & Professionalism
Senior Name:
Part 1: High-Value Resource Match
Research one specific program at your Top-Choice college (e.g. 1st-Gen Bridge, TRIO, or a specific major lab).
Resource Name:
E.g., Multicultural Center...
Impact Connection:
How will this help you navigate college as a pioneer?
Part 2: The Human Outreach Goal
Find the 'Regional Representative'—the specific officer who covers your high school.
Senior Task:
Visit theStaff Page. Record the contact for the rep covering [Your Region/State].
Rep Name:
Rep Email:
Part 3: The Professional Inquiry
To: [Name]@college.edu Subject: Inquiry from Rising Senior - [Name]
Dear ________,
My name is ________ and I am a rising senior at ________. I am a first-generation scholar planning to apply to ________ this fall.
I was researching your campus and found ________. I would love to learn more about how students ________...
Texas Landscapes Facilitator Guide Texas Landscapes
Session 1 of 6: Facilitator Guide
Rising Senior Intensive
Self-Discovery & Fit
Session Purpose
To identify personal "college values" (Self-Discovery) and explore the Texas system options: Flagships, Regional Publics, and Private pioneers.
Timing & Resources
Focus: Personal Values Alignment
Required: Session 1 Slides, Texas Fit Worksheet
Pacing Guide
Time Activity Instructional Notes 5 min Ideal Campus Vibe Slide 2: Warm-up. Scholars rank their priorities (Local vs. Far, Big vs. Small). 10 min Texas Logic Explain Top 10% rule and ApplyTexas vs Common App. Introduce Private TX schools as "Aid Gems." 10 min The Fit Matrix Worksheet Part 2: Hands-on sorting. Help scholars identify one school in each TX system. 5 min Reflection Closing prompt: "Which school feels like the best financial AND cultural fit?"
Literature Context: The Brochure Decode
Colleges produce "Admissions Literature" (brochures/websites) designed to sell a dream. Teach scholars to look for the Class Profile data: "What is the average rank for admitted students?" and "What is the Pell Grant percentage?"
Preparation Checklist:
Print Texas Fit Matrix (1 per student)
Ensure Slide 1-5 are loaded
Pens and highlighters for sorting
Texas Landscapes Slides Texas Landscapes
Session 01: Junior Exploration Intensive
Your future is big. Your state is bigger.
The "Vibe" Check
Location
Big City Vibe vs. College Town Peace?
Size
Small Private (5k) vs. Massive Public (50k)?
Cost Fit
Lower Sticker Price vs. Large Aid Potential?
Texas Power Rules
Auto-Admission
"In Texas, graduation in the Top 10% grants you a seat at almost any public college."
UT Austin Rule: Top 6%
ApplyTexas
"The primary gateway for our state. One portal. Every state school."
Literature focus: We will decode their website together tonight.
Fit Matrix Lab
It's not about being "Qualified." It's about being Confident.
"Your rank is a door, but your values choose the house."
Hands-On Goals:
1. Rank Your Priorities
2. Sort 3 TX Systems
3. Set a Research Win
Next Stop
Session 02: Narrative Spark
"We move from where you're going to who you are. We start drafting the literature of your future."
Texas Fit Matrix Worksheet Texas Fit Matrix
Session 1: High School Junior Exploration
Scholar:
Part 1: The "Who" Check
Before looking at schools, look at your needs. Rank these 1-5 (1 = Low, 5 = High).
Staying Close to Home
/ 5
Massive Campus Vibe
/ 5
School Spirit/Sports
/ 5
Financial Aid focus
/ 5
Part 2: Texas System Match
Research and list one school for each Texas category below.
System Type School Name City / Region Auto-Admit? (Rank) The Flagship (UT / A&M) The Regional (UH/UTSA/Tech) The Private (Rice/SMU/TCU)
Part 3: The Mission Statement
"If you could only apply to ONE school in Texas that perfectly fits your values from Part 1, which one is it and why?"
Narrative Spark Facilitator Guide Narrative Spark
Session 2 of 6: Facilitator Guide
Rising Senior Series
Literature & Narrative
Session Purpose
To master "Distance Traveled" storytelling for Texas Essay A. Scholars will draft narrative hooks that turn their first-gen status into professional resilience.
Timing & Resources
Focus: Asset-Based Writing
Required: Spark Slides, Essay Hook Worksheet
Pacing Guide
Time Activity Instructional Notes 5 min The Hook Analysis Slide 2: Compare the "Band Student" list vs. the "Early Morning" narrative. Which one has more heart? 10 min "Pioneer" Brainstorm Worksheet Part 1. Scholars identify moments where they figured things out alone. This is "evidence" of grit. 10 min The 3-Sentence Draft Hands-on drafting in the dashed box. Monitor for "passive voice"—tell them to use strong verbs! 5 min The Mirror Swop Swap and circle the strongest word. Validate each other as "Pioneers."
Translation: Hardship → High-Yield Strength
"First-generation students often view their challenges as deficits. In college literature, these are assets. Navigating a tax form for your parents is financial literacy. Caring for siblings is early leadership. "
Facilitator Tip:
Scholars are drafting for their future self . Help them realize that their junior year story is the literature that unlocks their senior year wins.
Narrative Spark Slides Narrative Spark
The Literature of You: Texas Essay A
Your story is not a burden; it is your fuel.
Persuasive Storytelling
A: The List Style
"I have been in band and I work at HEB. I want to go to UT because I like Austin and I want to study business. I am a first-gen student and I work hard."
Status: DENIED (Forgettable)
B: The Narrative Style
"The hum of the checkout scanner at HEB became my metronome. Between bagging groceries and balancing the drawer, I learned that accounting isn't just about math—it's about the responsibility I owe to my community."
Status: ADMITTED (Unique)
Literature Focus: The Prompts
"Tell us your story. What unique opportunities or challenges have you experienced throughout your high school career that have shaped who you are today?"
Distance Traveled
Where did you start vs. Where are you now?
The "Pioneer" Mindset
How did you figure things out on your own?
The Translation Lab
Stop describing what you lacked . Start describing what you built .
"I didn't have a tutor, so I spent three hours a night on YouTube teaching myself Calculus. That isn't a disadvantage—that is self-direction. "
Hands-On Goal
Open Spark Worksheet
Pick ONE defining moment
Draft a "Pro-Verb" Hook
Own Your Story
"Literature isn't just found in books. It is found in the narrative you write about your own life."
Narrative Spark Worksheet Essay Hook Draft
Session 2: Mastering Narrative Literature
Scholar:
Part 1: The "Distance Traveled" Map
Admissions officers look for distance traveled. Identify 3 moments of "Action."
Moment 1: THE PIONEER
When did you lead without a roadmap?
Moment 2: THE ANCHOR
A family or Texas tradition that defines you.
Moment 3: THE SPARK
The moment you knew college was YOUR future.
Part 2: Start in the Action
Pick your strongest moment. Draft the first 4 sentences. NO lists. Use active verbs!
Part 3: Peer Mirror
Swap papers with your partner:
1. Underline the Strongest Verb they used.
2. The Main Emotion I felt: ____________________
3. The "Secret Power" I saw in this draft: ____________________
4. One question for them: ____________________
Texas Tuition Facilitator Guide Texas Tuition
Session 3 of 6: Facilitator Guide
Rising Senior Intensive
Financial Literacy
Session Purpose
To decode the primary funding paths in Texas: FAFSA, TASFA, and the state-specific "Pell Promise" programs at large public universities.
Timing & Resources
Focus: Texas Grant & Eligibility
Required: Tuition Slides, Aid Decoder Worksheet
Pacing Guide
Time Activity Key Points 5 min Sticker vs Net Discussion: Why UT looks more expensive than it is. Intro the $65k Free Tuition benchmark. 10 min Path Identification Worksheet Part 1: Hands-on check. Are you a FAFSA student or a TASFA student? Explain state residency rights. 10 min The Promise Match Worksheet Part 2: Matching family income cutoffs to TX public schools. Look for the "Texas Grant." 5 min Action: FSA ID Action: Every FAFSA scholar needs an FSA ID. Show how to start the checklist on Worksheet Part 3.
Texas Goldmine: The "Texas Grant"
The Towards Excellence, Access and Success (TEXAS) Grant prioritizes students on the Foundation Plan. It's the engine of state aid.
Apply by Priority Date (Jan 15)
Maintain 2.5 College GPA
Facilitator Tip:
Texas is one of the few states with robust aid for undocumented residents via TASFA. Keep a secure environment where students can self-identify their path without fear.
Texas Tuition Slides Texas Tuition
Session 03: Funding Your Lone Star Future
The money exists. You just need the key.
The Gateway Application
FAFSA
Federal Path
"For U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residents, and Eligible Non-Citizens."
Unlocks Federal Pell Grant
TASFA
Texas State Path
"For Non-Citizens who have lived in Texas for 3+ years."
Unlocks Texas State Grant
Texas "Pell Promises"
UT Austin
$65,000
Texas Advance Commitment
Texas A&M
$60,000
Aggie Assurance Plan
UH / UTSA
$50,000
Cougar / Bold Promise
"At these income levels, public tuition is 100% covered."
Funding Mission
Aid in Texas is First-Come, First-Served . The priority date is your golden ticket.
JANUARY 15
The TX Priority Deadline. Mark it now.
Lab Mission:
1. Choose your App Path
2. Solve the Promise Match
3. Start the FSA ID List
Know the System
"Financial literacy isn't about counting money. It's about knowing how to make the system work for you."
Texas Aid Decoder Worksheet Texas Aid Decoder
Session 3: Junior Financial Literacy Lab
Scholar:
Part 1: The App Match
Circle your path. This choice determines your senior year funding process.
PATH A
FAFSA
I am a US Citizen, Permanent Resident, or Eligible Non-Citizen.
Circle to Commit
PATH B
TASFA
I am a Texas Resident, not a citizen/resident, but lived in TX for 3 years.
Circle to Commit
Part 2: Texas "Promise" Match
1. UT Austin
2. Texas A&M
3. UH / UTSA
4. Texas Tech
A. $65,000 (Adv. Commitment)
B. $60,000 (Aggie Assurance)
C. $50,000 (Bold / Cougar)
D. Check NPC (Red Raider Guarantee)
Part 3: Access Prep Checklist
Full Legal Name
SS Number (If FAFSA)
Parent Tax Records
Non-School Email
"I will have my aid prep materials ready by: ____________________"
Hidden Curriculum Facilitator Guide Hidden Curriculum
Session 4 of 6: Facilitator Guide
Rising Senior Series
Campus Social Capital
Session Purpose
To decode academic "Social Capital." Scholars map their Texas campus support web and master the "Office Hours" networking script.
Timing & Resources
Focus: Self-Advocacy & Networking
Required: Curriculum Slides, Squad Map Handout
Pacing Guide
Time Activity Key Points 5 min The "Hidden" Map Discussion: "What is something people know without being taught?" Connect this to college success rules. 10 min Bursar vs Registrar Worksheet Part 1. Match the office to the goal. Define "The Bursar" specifically (The Bill Collector). 10 min Squad Mapping Lab Worksheet Part 2. Hands-on campus website search. Find the Tutoring Center and First-Gen Hub on a target TX campus. 5 min The Advocacy Ask Practice the script: "I am a first-gen scholar and I'd like to meet with you to discuss..."
Translation: "Independence" in College
Many first-gen students feel failure if they ask for help. Flip the script.
Asking for help = Being a smart consumer
Using resources = Maximizing your tuition
Facilitator Tip:
Help scholars understand that large Texas universities (UT, A&M, UH) are like cities. You can't just wander—you need a destination. The Squad Map is their GPS.
Hidden Curriculum Slides Hidden Rules
Session 04: Navigating Large Texas Campuses
Every space has rules. You just need the key.
Social Capital Decode
The "Cheat Code"
Social Capital is knowing how to talk to people who can help your career. It's the "unspoken" map to the finish line.
Asking for help is a skill.
The Unspoken Rules:
Syllabus as a Contract
Office Hours as Networking
Registrar as Path Guardian
Office Hours Power Move
The Mistake:
"I only go if I'm failing the class or need extra help with a problem."
The REALITY:
"I go to build a relationship. This is where research jobs and LORs come from."
"One visit can change your entire career path."
Squad Mapping
On a campus of 50,000, you need Advocates.
Mission 1:
Identify 4 key support offices on your worksheet. Don't leave without a location!
Hands-On Goals:
1. Browse a TX Campus Site
2. Map Your 4 Advocates
3. Practice the Ask Script
Knock on the Door
"Knowledge is power, but connection is the fuel that makes knowledge matter."
Hidden Curriculum Worksheet Squad Mapping Lab
Session 4: Navigating Social Capital
Scholar:
Part 1: The Decoder
Translate "College Speak" into your own successful goals.
1. OFFICE HOURS
Example: "Networking time to talk about research or ask for an internship lead."
2. THE BURSAR
Example: "The money collector. I go here to set up payment plans or pay fees."
Part 2: Advocacy Mapping
Pick a Texas campus (e.g. UTSA, UT, A&M). Find these specific offices on their site.
Office: LEARNING CENTER
Search for: "Tutoring" or "Success Center"
Office: MULTICULTURAL HUB
Search for: "First Gen Hub" or "Inclusive"
Office: FINANCIAL AID
Search for: "Texas Grant" or "Aid Office"
Office: CAREER SERVICES
Search for: "Internship" or "Handshake"
Part 3: The Advocacy Script
Draft your Office Hours intro:
"Hello, my name is __________. I'm a first-generation scholar at your campus and I'm really interested in __________ because..."
Admissions Mastery Facilitator Guide Admissions Mastery
Session 5 of 6: Facilitator Guide
Rising Senior Intensive
The Verbal Narrative
Session Purpose
To master the verbal literature of admissions. Scholars will translate their "distance traveled" into a high-impact verbal pitch for interviews and scholarship panels.
Timing & Resources
Focus: Verbal Personal Branding
Required: Mastery Slides, Storyboard Handout
Pacing Guide
Time Activity Key Points 5 min The Elevator Test Slide 2: "Tell me about yourself." Why lists are bad. Intro the Past/Present/Future formula. 10 min Pitch Logic Lab Worksheet Part 1. Scholars write 1 punchy sentence for each block. Goal: Start with a unique Origin. 10 min Speed Pitching 2 rounds. Rotation. Scholars have 60 seconds. Partner gives feedback on eye contact and "The Closer" question. 5 min The Mirror Wrap Share: "What was the most impressive thing your partner said?"
Translation: The Asset Frame
Texas Context:
Don't just say you go to high school in [City]. Say: "I'm a pioneer from [Region], ready to bring my community's work ethic to [College]."
Verbal Power:
Never end with "I guess." Always end with a question: "How does your campus help first-gen students find research mentors?"
Facilitator Hint:
Speed Pitching is high energy. Keep the timer visible. Encourage scholars to "own the silence"—pause for effect before they start their pitch.
Admissions Mastery Slides Admissions Mastery
Session 05: Owning the Verbal Narrative
Your story is your strongest asset. Own it.
"Tell me about yourself..."
The most common question in Texas admissions, scholarship panels, and networking.
THE GOAL :
"Turn a list of facts into a 30-second commercial for your potential."
The Formula
PAST
Origin
PRESENT
Status
FUTURE
Ambition
The 1st-Gen Frame
Weak Frame (Minimizing):
"I'm the first in my family to go, so I'm not really sure what I'm doing yet, but I'm trying hard."
Strong Frame (Pioneering):
"As a first-generation scholar, I've built the independence and grit to navigate complex systems on my own. I'm ready to bring that drive to your biology program."
Interview "No-Nos"
Negative talk about school/teachers.
Saying "Um" or "Like" at the end.
Looking at your shoes.
Speed Pitching
In pairs, you will have 1 minute each to give your commercial.
The Secret Sauce:
"End with a question. 'What does it take to be a student leader on your campus?'"
Voice Matters
"Confidence isn't about knowing all the answers. It's about being certain of your own value."
Pitch Storyboard Worksheet Pitch Storyboard
Session 5: Verbal Narrative Lab
Scholar:
Part 1: Drafting the Blocks
Draft one power sentence for each phase of your story. Be bold!
1
THE ORIGIN (Past): Where are you from?
Example: "Growing up in a household where college wasn't the norm..."
2
THE ACTION (Present): What defines you today?
Example: "Today, I've channeled that pioneering spirit into leading my school's..."
3
THE AMBITION (Future): Where are you going?
Example: "I'm ready to bring that resourcefulness to your chemistry program..."
Part 2: The Full Flow
Combine them into your 30-second commercial:
Part 3: The "Closer"
Write 1 question for your interviewer:
Confidence in Voice
Fall Deployment Facilitator Guide Fall Deployment
Session 6 of 6: Facilitator Guide
Rising Senior Intensive
Series Capstone
Session Purpose
Capstone. Scholars finalize their "Texas 5" list, map out their personal fall deadlines, and sign a commitment pledge to their senior year excellence.
Timing & Execution
Focus: Strategic Roadmap
Required: Deployment Slides, Deployment Map Handout
Pacing Guide
Time Activity Instructional Notes 5 min The Journey Map Slide 2 Recap: Rapid review of the 5 pillars. Celebrating the "Pioneer" mindset. 10 min The "Texas 5" Lock-in Worksheet Part 1. Scholars commit to their top 5 choices. Ensure a mix of Anchor/Fit/Bold. 10 min Fall Milestone Map Worksheet Part 2. Hands-on mapping of August-December. Emphasize that ApplyTexas opens August 1. 5 min The Success Pledge Scholars read their Part 3 pledge aloud. Group high-fives and photos!
The Junior-to-Senior Strategy
Submit by Oct 1:
Early apps in Texas guarantee better housing priority and faster financial aid decoding.
Peer Accountability:
Cohort members should swap phone numbers. Use each other as "Success Partners" all Fall.
Series Conclusion:
End the intensive by validating their growth. They are no longer "guessing" about college—they are executing a plan.
Fall Deployment Slides Fall Deployment
Locking in Your Senior Strategy
The blueprint is finished. It’s time to build.
Future Foundations: Recap
Landscape
Narrative
Tuition
Hidden Rules
Verbal Pitch
"You are no longer guessing. You have a plan."
The Senior Milestone Map
AUGUST
Finalize List.
Goal: Submission 1
OCTOBER
FAFSA & TASFA Opens.
Priority Funding
DECEMBER
Scholarship Season.
Submit TX Grant Info
MAY 1
Decision Day.
Legacy Built
Deployment Lab
Junior year is for Exploration . August starts the Execution .
"Action in August means a peaceful December. Let's map your first 3 wins."
Hands-On Goals:
1. Commit to the "Texas 5"
2. Map Fall Deadlines
3. Sign the Pledge
Pioneer Status
"Being first doesn't mean being alone. You have the blueprint. Now go build your legend."
Future Foundations Complete Senior Deployment Map Worksheet Senior Deployment Map
Final Session: Junior-to-Senior Capstone
Scholar:
Part 1: The Texas Five
Commit to your high-priority Texas list. Ensure you have balance.
College Name Status (Anchor/Fit/Bold) System (ApplyTX/Common) 1. 2. 3.
Part 2: The Fall Milestone Map
Write one "Major Task" for each month. Use the slide data to guide you.
AUG - SEPT
App Submission 1
OCTOBER
FAFSA/TASFA
NOVEMBER
Early Deadlines
DECEMBER
Housing Deposits
Part 3: The Senior Success Pledge
"I, _________________________, will complete my first college application by (Date): ____________________. I commit to being a pioneer for my family, using my resourcefulness to navigate my senior year with excellence. I will build a legacy that starts today."
Scholar Signature
Accountability Partner
