Hello!

This week is a busy one for DRDFS Staff. We are hosting our first ever Virtual Celebration Luncheon, happening on Thursday, March 18 from 12:00 - 1:00 PM. Interested in watching live? Register here to tune in to the Livestream, you may just catch a glimpse of yourself or one of your classmates during the show. Please share the registration with your family, friends and teachers!

If you haven't yet completed the required winter check-in survey, please take a minute to do so. As always, please feel welcome to reach out with any questions or concerns you may have!
Marissa D'Angelo
Next Level Scholars Program Manager
Detroit Regional Dollars for Scholars
mdangelo@drdfs.org
(734) 983-8505
NEWSLETTER CONTENTS:
  • NEW: College Board's College Search - A Step by Step Guide
  • ICYMI: How to Build Your College List with Get Schooled
  • REMINDER: Free Tutoring with Tutor.com
  • Resource Spotlight: Student Success Webinar Series with Tutor.com - Stress Management
  • Featured Resources
NEW: COLLEGE BOARD'S COLLEGE SEARCH - A STEP BY STEP GUIDE
Although there's no magic formula for choosing a college, there are plenty of resources out there to help get you started! In addition to the featured we highlighted last week, College Board has put together a step by step guide to help you narrow down your search for your best fit post-secondary institution. You can start by asking yourself some questions that help most students find the right fit.

  • Learn about some key college search categories.
  • Answer questions to discover what's important to you.
  • Get advice from college students and educators.
ICYMI: HOW TO BUILD YOUR COLLEGE LIST WITH GET SCHOOLED
With thousands of different colleges and universities to choose from, how do you find schools that fit your priorities, budget, and academic and career goals?

Get Schooled has outlined some helpful tips and resources for students to follow while they begin to explore what post-secondary path best fits their plans. Check it out!
REMINDER: FREE TUTORING WITH TUTOR.COM
This is a reminder to you that as a Next Level Scholar with Detroit Regional Dollars for Scholars, you have access to FREE online tutoring to help you with your classes this year.

Tutors can help you prepare for exams on key topics and concepts. Tutors are available on demand, 24/7. Simply go to www.tutor.com/drdfs and get connected with a tutor today!
RESOURCE SPOTLIGHT: FREE STRESS MANAGEMENT WEBINAR WITH TUTOR.COM
Can't attend live? Register anyway! This session will be recorded and distributed to all registrants.
Looking to reduce stress? If you've ever been stressed and weren't sure how to deal, this webinar brought to you by Tutor.com's Student Success Webinar Series is for you. Taking place Wednesday, March 17 @ 5:00 PM. Get free, helpful guidance on:

  • Best practices for avoiding stress
  • Wellness strategies to help you cope
  • Time management and organization tips to alleviate stress
  • Support resources you can leverage

This session is hosted by Tutor.com's friendly Learning Design Manager, Dr. Amy Dietzman. There will be a Q&A session after the presentation, so stick around at the end! Register here!
FEATURED RESOURCES:

  • Check out this calendar for student webinar opportunities.


  • 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