Twin Peaks Classical Academy - "A Classical School"

Everyone

AP Tests are now!

• Taking your first AP exam this year? Check out this blog post for information on what to expect. 

• AP Daily Practice Sessions: 15 minutes of practice each day to prepare you for exams

9th-graders

• Values Exercise (video): If you haven’t already, identify your core values with this simple exercise. What did you learn about yourself?

• Uplevel your study skills: This is a good time to review what worked and what didn’t this year, and set some intentions moving forward.

10th-graders

• Build an awesome summer reading list: Not sure where to start? Your teachers have some wonderful recommendations. 

• Values Exercise (video): Identifying your core values now can help guide your major and career exploration. And it only takes 5 minutes.

• Tips for Planning a College Visit: Make a commitment to visit one local college between now and the end of the school year. Learning about different types of schools will help you figure out which schools you want to spend time researching.

11th-graders

• Ask teacher(s) for letters of recommendation you’ll need in the fall: Some teachers cap the number of letters they’ll write, so it’s good to make the ask early. They may write your letter this summer while your work and contributions to the classroom are fresh in their mind.  

• How to Create a College List (with tracking spreadsheet): Keep making progress. Make sure you’re excited about all the schools on your list, not just the reaches. Where You Go Is Not Who You’ll Be is a great read.

• Free test prep:- If you’re planning to test in late summer into the fall, take advantage of these resources:

  • Official SAT Practice Tests (College Board)

  • Khan Academy (SAT Free Official SAT Practice Tests | College Board)

  • ACT Academy

  • How to Improve Your ACT Score by 2 Points in 20 Minutes

• How to Write a College Essay: Wondering how to get started on your college essays this summer? Read this step-by-step guide, which walks you through the process. 

• 5 Resources and Tips for Getting Scholarships and Financial Aid: These are a great set of tips and resources as you begin your scholarship search. Use this template to keep track of opportunities that might be a good fit.

12th-graders

• Values Exercise (video): This 5-minute video could help you figure out what to do this summer.

• Keep searching for scholarships.

• Build a personal campus resources directory: Learn about the services available on your college campus, and keep track of them here. It will serve as an important guide as you settle in on campus in the fall.