Hello!

One of the main components of the Next Level Scholars Program in your junior year is SAT Prep. DRDFS is working with The Princeton Review and your advisers to finalize session times for SAT Prep to occur virtually in February this year. SAT Prep is a required event and participation is expected of all students. Be on the lookout for more updates from us and your advisers as we finalize the details! In the meantime, keep reading to learn more about how to start prepping/practicing for the SAT now!

As a general reminder, this newsletter is meant to serve as a resource for you - if there are certain things you'd like to see more of, please let me know! You can simply reply to this email or complete the form below.

As always, please feel welcome to reach out with questions/concerns.
Marissa D'Angelo
Next Level Scholars Program Manager
Detroit Regional Dollars for Scholars
mdangelo@drdfs.org
(734) 354-7274
NEWSLETTER CONTENTS:
  • NEW: College Search Step by Step
  • ICYMI: January BigFuture Scholarships for the Class of 2023
  • REMINDER: Tutor.com for SAT Prep
  • Resource Spotlight: Tutor.com's Student Success Webinar Series - Mastering Your Study Skills
  • Featured Resources
NEW: COLLEGE SEARCH STEP BY STEP
Although there's no magic formula for choosing a college, 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.

It's your journey. We're just here to help you get started!
ICYMI: JANUARY BIGFUTURE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THE CLASS OF 2023
The Class of 2023 is now eligible for Big Future Scholarships from CollegeBoard! Two $40,000 scholarships and hundreds of $500 scholarships will be awarded *each month* to juniors who complete at least one college planning step.

The sooner you start and the more steps you complete, the more chances you’ll have to win. This month’s entries will continue to be included in upcoming monthly drawings.

Earn your first drawing entry now by building your college list of six or more schools or practicing for the SAT. Get started today!
REMINDER: TUTOR.COM FOR SAT PREP!
Don't forget! Tutor.com offers more than just homework help. As a Next Level Scholar, you have access to tutor.com to help you prep for the SAT. Log-in today to get started on your test prep!

Need help logging in? Simply reply to this email to let Marissa know or send a text at (734) 354-7274 to get your log-in credentials.
RESOURCE SPOTLIGHT: TUTOR.COM'S STUDENT SUCCESS WEBINAR SERIES - MASTERING YOUR STUDY SKILLS
Can't attend live? Register anyway and you'll receive the session recording via email!
Not quite on top of your studies? Learn how to bring better study habits into your routine and take better notes in this Student Success Series webinar, where tutor.com will help you discover: 

  • Effective reading comprehension strategies 
  • Efficient approaches to test preparation
  • Strategic use of different note-taking methods
  • The power of wellness in studying (#selfcare) 

This session is hosted by Tutor.com’s Senior Director of Learning Strategies and Professional Development, Dr. Amy Dietzman. There will be a Q&A session after the presentation, so stick around at the end! Register here.
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