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College Depot GRITCollege Depot GRIT<div class="ExternalClassAE76EE1CA21F44E489B34CEF703AC63F"><p> <strong>College Depot GRIT (Graduating Ready, Independent, and Tenacious)</strong> provides students with a more connected and direct support system to help them achieve their college aspirations. </p><p>Students who enroll into GRIT are assigned an advisor with all steps related to college planning, financial aid, and admissions. This includes completion of the FAFSA and college applications, as well as scholarships, college searchers, and anything else needed to successfully start college after graduating high school. <br></p><p>Students meet virtually or in-person with their GRIT Advisor throughout the school year to ensure they are on track with their own plan and ready to begin their college journey. <br></p><p> <strong>Are you a freshman or sophomore interested in GRIT?</strong> <a href="https://forms.office.com/g/FAaB6ZDtyb"><strong>Click here to</strong> complete a short interest fo​rm​</a>. We will reach out to you once we begin enrollment for your class.</p><p class="alert alert-light"><a href="https://forms.office.com/g/RhVyZ0kC6Y" target="_blank">High school juniors! Click here to enroll for the class of 2024.</a></p></div>

 

 

 

 

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College Depot GRITCollege Depot GRIThttps://youtu.be/Alf3DrhqX4U<div class="ExternalClassE0EB4D6EDD1E44EF8FD5B84856C17DDF"><p>​<span style="color:#030303;font-family:roboto, arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:#f9f9f9;">Welcome to one of College Depot's most vital programs: GRIT. GRIT stands for Graduating Ready, Independent, & Tenacious. It offers Phoenix-based rising high school seniors personalized, one-on-one support with the college planning process throughout their senior year.</span>​<br></p></div>90
College Depot Scholarship HighlightsCollege Depot Scholarship Highlightshttps://youtu.be/ozO2RH5DCL0<div class="ExternalClass4FA65877F17B4462870185E94E28F4D7"><p>​Find more information about College Depot's most recent monthly featured scholarships.<br></p></div>81
Fundamentals of CollegeFundamentals of Collegehttps://youtu.be/nIVc-xMJ7Ms<div class="ExternalClassBB064A9B4DA94162AC30828BB33C12F4"><p>​Interested in college but not sure where to start? Join us as we discuss the Fundamentals of College!<br><br></p></div>93
GRIT-ing Ready for Senior Year WorkshopGRIT-ing Ready for Senior Year Workshophttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ok66hmczHPE<div class="ExternalClassC3637F18CFBC40AC8ED88321A176F928"><p>​<span style="color:#030303;font-family:roboto, arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:#f9f9f9;">GRIT-ing ready for Senior year is an orientation to College Depot's GRIT Class of 2022 mentoring program. Learn all about the timeline for senior year and how to develop the independent living skills necessary to enter into your college experience. </span>​<br></p></div>78
Major & Career PathwaysMajor & Career Pathwayshttps://youtu.be/cEw5gfdACSE<div class="ExternalClassC8B8F5C21C7E448D9CCAF1006C60BFF0"><p>Join us as we dive into how we can align our interests & passions to majors, programs, and careers!<br>​<br><br></p></div>92
Presenting Your Best Self: Personal Statements & EssaysPresenting Your Best Self: Personal Statements & Essayshttps://youtu.be/YlIElF8Lcv4<div class="ExternalClassCF778029D9F744DBA6552999C728B2CB"><p>​This workshop covers tips, tricks, and techniques for crafting successful college essays and personal statements.<br>​<br></p></div>91

 

 

 

 

 

 

GRIT Parent Orientation Workshop English Videohttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=780https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHCG_vM_t34&list=PLCPdumOOerqXpu7teiYylRutS6ao1uJRq&index=3GRIT Parent Orientation Workshop English VideoParents ResourcesNew Window0x0100B7E011FE46583C4E8C35CBD368DCEE8D0079739691E7ACA5418776612748C8B5B7
GRIT Taller de Orientación para Padres Español Vídeohttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=781https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWb5wxqPmv4&list=PLCPdumOOerqXpu7teiYylRutS6ao1uJRq&index=4GRIT Taller de Orientación para Padres Español VídeoParents ResourcesNew Window0x0100B7E011FE46583C4E8C35CBD368DCEE8D0079739691E7ACA5418776612748C8B5B7
Scholarship Matrixhttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=8https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WttpTXDXareuQmuvK_QzNRKvnOK5XHK3GdxJ-heHmoU/copyScholarship MatrixHelpful HandoutsNew Window0x0100B7E011FE46583C4E8C35CBD368DCEE8D0079739691E7ACA5418776612748C8B5B7<div class="ExternalClass2850D108F80246B391619E3B2F7DBADB">Use this handy Google Sheets Scholarship Spreadsheet to keep your scholarship finds organized​!</div>
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Alientohttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=791https://www.alientoaz.org/AlientoResources for Undocumented StudentsSame Window0x0100B7E011FE46583C4E8C35CBD368DCEE8D0079739691E7ACA5418776612748C8B5B7<div class="ExternalClass60DAAA9687E6407E8C97EA817C7D36CA"><p>A national program serving undocumented, DACA, and mixed immigration status families<br></p></div>
Writing a Resumehttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=784https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRLGyLEMS5o&list=PLCPdumOOerqXpu7teiYylRutS6ao1uJRq&index=6Writing a ResumeVideo ResourcesNew Window0x0100B7E011FE46583C4E8C35CBD368DCEE8D0079739691E7ACA5418776612748C8B5B7
Asking for Letters of Recommendationhttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=785https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3iOVhdznYQc&list=PLCPdumOOerqXpu7teiYylRutS6ao1uJRq&index=7Asking for Letters of RecommendationVideo ResourcesNew Window0x0100B7E011FE46583C4E8C35CBD368DCEE8D0079739691E7ACA5418776612748C8B5B7
Scholarship Planner Handout (pdf)https://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/documents/Scholarship Planner Handout (pdf).pdfScholarship Planner Handout (pdf)Helpful HandoutsNew Window0x010100BAC29FC12BF93C4A8AFE04BFB4DF609B
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CSS Financial Aid Profile Worksheethttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/documents/CSS Financial Aid Profile Worksheet.pdfCSS Financial Aid Profile WorksheetFinancial Aid ResourcesNew Window0x010100BAC29FC12BF93C4A8AFE04BFB4DF609BSome colleges and universities may require a CSS Financial Aid Profile in order to qualify for institutional financial aid. Filling out this worksheet in advance can help you prepare the necessary information and save time when you create your profile.
College Admissions Timelinehttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/documents/College Admissions Timeline.pdfCollege Admissions TimelineHelpful HandoutsNew Window0x010100BAC29FC12BF93C4A8AFE04BFB4DF609B
Collegepaloozahttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=786https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YMyWUZsBhY&list=PLCPdumOOerqXpu7teiYylRutS6ao1uJRq&index=8CollegepaloozaVideo ResourcesNew Window0x0100B7E011FE46583C4E8C35CBD368DCEE8D0079739691E7ACA5418776612748C8B5B7
Essay Essentialshttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=795https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QeZxf1nyju0&list=PLCPdumOOerqXpu7teiYylRutS6ao1uJRq&index=5Essay EssentialsVideo ResourcesNew Window0x0100B7E011FE46583C4E8C35CBD368DCEE8D0079739691E7ACA5418776612748C8B5B7
FAFSA Essentialshttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/documents/CD FAFSA_2021_8x11.pdfFAFSA EssentialsFinancial Aid ResourcesNew Window0x010100BAC29FC12BF93C4A8AFE04BFB4DF609BConfused about the FAFSA process or need help figuring out your next steps after submitting? Check out this handout for guidance.
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Pathways for Undocumented Studentshttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=787https://tiny.cc/PXUdreamerPathways for Undocumented StudentsResources for Undocumented StudentsNew Window0x0100B7E011FE46583C4E8C35CBD368DCEE8D0079739691E7ACA5418776612748C8B5B7
Safety-Match-Reach School Worksheethttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/documents/Safety-Match-Reach-Worksheet.pdfSafety-Match-Reach School WorksheetHelpful HandoutsNew Window0x010100BAC29FC12BF93C4A8AFE04BFB4DF609B
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Student Brag Sheethttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/documents/student brag sheet.pdfStudent Brag SheetHelpful HandoutsNew Window0x010100BAC29FC12BF93C4A8AFE04BFB4DF609B
Test Prep Summer Sessionhttps://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/Lists/Links/DispForm.aspx?ID=782https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QyFDycWA4tU&t=216sTest Prep Summer SessionVideo ResourcesNew Window0x0100B7E011FE46583C4E8C35CBD368DCEE8D0079739691E7ACA5418776612748C8B5B7
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