Time to Prepare for College

It pays to be proactive and prepared before you start col lege. Here's a schedule per grade level to help students and parents prepare for school year:

Freshman Year

• Meet with the guidance counselor and select courses that meet college admissions requirements

• Take challenging classes that build skills

• Get involved in extracurricular activities

• Research career possibilities

• During the summer read books, take courses or volunteer

Sophomore Year

• Some schools offer an optional PSAT and/or PLAN test to discover your strengths and weaknesses

• Talk to your counselor about your PSAT and/or PLAN scores and next steps

Martinez-Garcia, urging young Latinas to consider joining a troop.

“As a Girl Scout, or a leader, it is life changing,” she added. She is a Lifetime member and takes pride in the organization.

Because of the inclement weather that crippled Texas and Oklahoma, they have extended the Girl Scout Cookie Program to March 14. This extra week allow girls to reach their individual goals they have worked so hard to achieve. So please support them. Also, adults can become Event Volunteers, Assistant Leaders, Service Unit Manager, Girl Scout Coach, Troop Organizer, Service Unit Treasurer, Recruiters, mentor.

For more info, call (806)5895947.

2023 LHF Save the Dates

Los Hermanos Familia announced some of its highlight events coming in 2023 urging the public to save the dates.

The Bilingual Financial Literacy Workshop will take place each Tuesday in April.

The 7th Annual Adelante Awards Gala will be held Friday, May 5, 2023.

The 9th Annual Cinco de Mayo Parade will be held Saturday, May qualify you for scholarship programs.

6, 2023. The 15th Annual "Vamos a Pescar, Let's Go Fishing" Event will be held Saturday, August 5, 2023.

The 8th Annual Veteran's Parade will be held Saturday, November 11, 2023.

A complete list of calendar events, projects, dates and details or online registration can be found at www.loshermanosfamilia.org.

• Talk to your counselor about your PSAT scores, learn how to improve.

• Start researching your options for grants, scholarships, and work-study. Research, and visit colleges that you are interested in.

• Register for the ACT, SAT, and/or SAT Subject Tests as required by your selected colleges.

Senior Year

• Obtain and complete admissions and financial aid applications

• Ask your teachers for recommendations, if the colleges require them

• Visit colleges, attend college fairs

• Send your transcript and test scores to your selected colleges

• Complete the FASFA as soon as possible.

LOS HERMANOS FA MILIA 2023 SCHOLARSHIPS is now accepting its next round of scholarship applications. The application will close on March 15, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. These scholarships are designed to assist area students to obtain a higher education and to encourage retention. For more details and to apply go to: www.loshermanosfamilia.org/university-scholarship

HISPANIC ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN SCHOLARSHIP The HAW 2023 Scholarship application is officially open! Female students can apply and learn more at www.LubbockHAW.net. No paper submissions will be accepted. Applications must be submitted online at www.lubbockhaw.net/2023-scholarship-application.html Application deadline is 5 pm, March 26, 2023.

• Continue to research college and career options

• During the summer read books, take courses, or volunteer Junior year

• Take the PSAT. A good score may ometimes, all it takes is a little push. If it weren’t for my mom’s persistence that I join a specific research organization at Texas Tech, I would not presently be writing about any of my academic accomplishments. If it weren’t for one clinical technician pushing me to talk to a patient to join my study, I would not have overcome my tender shyness. Surrounding myself with supportive individuals is the reason why I feel confident in my ability to succeed. The saying goes: go alone if you want to go fast, but if you want to go far, go together.

• Review your Student Aid Report (SAR), acceptances, and financial aid offers.

• By mid April, make final decisions and notify schools And find scholarships on this page of Latino Lubbock Magazine. Good Luck!

SThe more I mature, the more thankful my heart becomes. I’m starting to recognize myself shifting away from self-centered living and one towards love and bonding. Of course, I find it refreshing to do things alone such as being in the sauna or taking a walk, but I also find more joy in speaking to patients or physicians and listening to their stories. I’m excited to develop these critical bedside manners which will shape me to be a better physician in the future. I can’t thank God enough for putting me in a special position in this life, but all I pray for is to do my job well and inspire others to dream big for their life. Together, I know we can do this!

Bailee Alonzo - is a recent graduate from Texas Tech, who majored in Biology/PreMed. She aspires to become a dermatologist. Congratulations from Latino Lubbock Magazine & My College Experience.

ST. PATRICKS KOC SCHOLARSHIPS Knights of Columbus Council #15876 from Saint Patrick Church will offer two $500 scholarships to qualifying young men graduating this May. Please contact Edward Salas at stpatrickskoc@ gmail.com to receive an application. The deadline is March 31.

SCHOLARSHIP INFO ONLINE Fastweb.com - This website claims to be the most complete source of local, national, and college-specific scholarships on the net. It lists thousands of scholarships. When you sign up, you can get email updates when new scholarships become available. Good and free resource.

DON’T MESS WITH TEXAS SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST, in partnership with Keep Texas Beautiful (KTB), recognizes the achievements of high school seniors who have taken a leadership role to prevent litter in their school and/or community. Any Texas high school senior planning to pursue a two- or four-year degree in the state of Texas for the Fall 2023 semester may apply at www.dontmesswithtexas. org/education-overview/scholarships until March 31, 2023.

2023–24 FAFSA FORM AVAILABLE The new 2023–24 FAFSA form is here! Some states and schools have limited funds, so don’t delay! Additional forms might be required. Private and two-year institutions may have different deadlines. Check with your financial aid administrator. To begin your application, go to https:// studentaid.gov/.

FALLEN HEROES FUND Scholarship to assist with educational expenses of dependent survivors of service men and women and first responders who have died on active duty since September 11, 2001. Dependent survivors would include spouse, sons, and daughters (biological, adopted or step children). The scholarships are available as supplements to financial aid and survivor educational benefits. The applicant may be registered as a full or parttime student. Use the following link to apply: www.grantrequest.com/ SID_6007?SA=SNA&FID=35040