Austin, I’ll see you soon! ✨ I’m looking forward to spending time with the counselors at ESC Region 13 and sharing practical tools and strategies to help students plan their post-secondary pathways. If you’d like to join us, you can register here: ecampus.esc13.net/show_class_inf…

Wylie High School brought the energy! 🤗 The room was packed, the conversations were inspiring, and the focus on helping students plan their futures was clear. 💫 Such a great night celebrating opportunity, connection, and the #wylieway spirit! 💛 Wylie ISD

Thank you so much for inviting me to speak, ESC Region 13! 🎤💛 It was a great session and a fun few hours in #atx! I appreciate all the thoughtful emails you’ve sent. 🤗

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Education Foundations can stretch their dollars further and support more students by investing in tools with wide-reaching impact. More students benefit. More opportunities open. More families impacted!✨ VU Scholarships does just that! 🩵 ccmrwithmsthrash.com/vu-scholarships

✨ Does the math math? ✨ Common App will ask how many hours per week and weeks per year you spend on each activity. The platform can calculate your commitment, so make sure your numbers line up. Keep your math mathin’ 💪📚 ccmrwithmsthrash.com

Thanksgiving is perfect for a quick Life Lessons 101 🍽️ Teach your young adults how to set a tablescape. It builds confidence and prepares them for real-world moments… because you never know when they’ll face a fancy table and need to know which utensil to use first!

🌟 Common App vs. ApplyTexas 🌟 Common App One profile, one essay, sent to 1,000+ colleges. Great for out-of-state and private schools. ✨ ApplyTexas Used for Texas public universities and keeps in-state applications organized. 🤠 ✨Applying in and out-of-state? Use CA!

AP earns credit through an exam. Dual Credit earns college credit by completing the course. Check each college’s credit policy to see what they accept. Choose the option that supports your goals and fits your future plans. ccmrwithmsthrash.com

FERPA protects your records 📄🔐 In high school, families can access grades, and students sign FERPA so counselors can send transcripts and letters. In college, FERPA rights belong to the student. Colleges can’t share info with parents unless a FERPA form is on file.

The Class of 2027 is already putting in the work! Early planning builds confidence and makes application season smoother. Use Class of 2026 info and each school’s Common Data Set Section C to guide your steps while you wait for 2027 updates. 🚀💙 ccmrwithmsthrash.com/common-data-set

FAFSA updates on grants, loans, work-study, and scholarships come from the colleges that accepted you 📬🎓. You’ll see them on your cost of attendance letter or in each school’s financial aid portal 💻. Plan for about 3 months after submitting before packages arrive ⏳📑.

Demonstrated Interest✨ Make those connections NOW; you never know how they will benefit you later! 👊 ccmrwithmsthrash.com/seniors/demons…

🎓 FAFSA Reminder FAFSA needs to be completed every single year to stay eligible for grants, loans, and work-study opportunities. Each submitted form only covers one school year, so staying on top of it keeps your financial aid moving forward. #ccmr #smt1979ccmr #students #plan

Thank you to Voyage Dallas Magazine for featuring my work! 📘 I’m grateful for the chance to share my story, the path that brought me here, and the work I’m most passionate about supporting 🎓✨ voyagedallas.com/interview/dail…

Choose classes that fit your strengths, support your goals, and keep balance. Check AP and Dual Credit transfer policies for your future colleges. Rigorous courses matter because they build skills for college-level work. ccmrwithmsthrash.com

✨ AP Tip ✨ You can take an AP exam without taking the AP class 🎓 It’s called self-studying. If you want to do this, contact your school’s AP Testing Coordinator early so they can order your exam and get you set for test day 📅 ccmrwithmsthrash.com #ccmr #students #plan

🎉 New scholarships just dropped! 🎓 I added a huge batch of opportunities to the Scholarship Document, including several from TCB that you won't want to miss. 🔎 Explore everything here: ccmrwithmsthrash.com/scholarships-6… 📂 Be sure to click through all the tabs!

Decline offers from colleges you won’t attend 🎓 This frees a spot for another student. Use your portal or email admissions with a polite thank-you and your decision. More tips at ccmrwithmsthrash.com