Hello! We were so impressed with the DFS Class of 2021 and your quick pivot to online programming, starting with SAT Prep back in March. We’ve had 1:1 Zoom calls with students to walk through The Princeton Review and lots of thoughtful text conversations over the past few weeks. Your commitment to your education has not gone unnoticed and we are so proud to have you in the Next Level Scholars program. Junior year and the transition to senior year is one of the most critical times in preparing for post-secondary education and Detroit Regional Dollars for Scholars is committed to making sure you are set up to succeed.  In this newsletter, we’ll share resources, tips and tricks, and provide a space for Next Level Scholars to connect. Whether through social media challenges, a virtual Wayne State campus experience, or a mini-series to get you ready for college success, we’re here for you! So read on to find out more and be sure to stay connected with your Detroit Regional Dollars for Scholars network.

Marissa D'Angelo Next Level Scholars Program Manager Detroit Regional Dollars for Scholars mdangelo@drdfs.org (734) 983-8505

NEWSLETTER CONTENTS

Flashback: SAT Prep & Next Steps Top Requested Support: Searching for Scholarships Adviser Appreciation Survey: Complete Today! Well Wishes for the Class of 2020 Featured Resources Quick Poll: What's Your Quarantine Routine?

FLASHBACK: SAT PREP WITH THE PRINCETON REVIEW

While the dates for SAT remain uncertain, one thing stands consistent and that is our support for you. You still have access to TPR portal for studying and prepping! If you need help logging in to your account, let us know here . Looking for more free SAT prep content? Click here.

SEARCHING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS

You asked for it, so we are bringing you more support! The most requested topic on the junior Next Level Scholars survey was searching for scholarships . We have compiled a whole list of resources here . Set a scholarship goal for yourself to apply to 1 scholarship each week. MI Student Aid has launched a new weekly Lounge and Learn series on Facebook Live! Episodes are live every Wednesday at 2:00 pm and cover different topics. This week's episode covers the FAFSA application. Check out this calendar we created for additional scholarship opportunities/deadlines. DFS will continue to update it as we become aware of more opportunities.

DFS ADVISER APPRECIATION

It's that time of year again! Your advisers are also missing out on all of the fun we had planned this year. Please take some time to brighten their day by completing the short survey on the link below by 4/24/20 . Click here to show your DFS adviser your appreciation!

WELL WISHES FOR THE CLASS OF 2020

This year, graduation season will be a very different experience for seniors. Help us to inspire and congratulate the Class of 2020 by sending words of encouragement here .

FEATURED RESOURCES

Check out this calendar for student webinar opportunities on a variety of topics. DFS will continue to update it as we become aware of more opportunities. (Tip: you can add this calendar and the one mentioned above to your google calendar from the button on the bottom right corner.) Feeling stressed? Anxious? Headspace has tons of free meditation, mindfulness and other resources, just for Michigan residents. Try it out and let us know what you think! DFS meditation session? If you or your family are in need of any resources, please reach out to us at any time or explore this list of COVID-19 Resources.

WHAT'S YOUR QUARANTINE ROUTINE?

What have you been doing during this time to stay busy? Making TikToks Select Naps. Lots of Naps! Select FaceTiming Friends Select Eating too many snacks Select Playing Animal Crossing/other Videogames Select Watching Netflix Select

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