10th Grade

There are some steps you can take as a 10th grader to make sure you’re on the right track for college. This list will help you navigate the college planning process.

Meet with your high school counselor in person as much as you want to ask questions about the IB, summer programs, the PSAT, career results, etc. Make sure that your course schedule is challenging enough to prepare you for college.

Take the PSAT/NMSQT® in October at UAS. The PSAT will be administered by the UAS College Counselor and results can be analyzed as a way to improve future SAT results.
It provides valuable feedback on your college readiness and a free, personalized plan to help you start getting ready for the SAT and for college.

Attend college and career fairs. UAS invites colleges from around the world to visit with students. Even if you may not plan on applying to that particular college, it is helpful to drop by and talk with the rep about their majors they offer, trending issues in courses and perhaps financial aid questions. College fairs don’t take place that often in Uruguay, (compared with Brazil and Argentina) so keep posted for any online opportunities posted on Google Classroom.

Participate in school activities or volunteer efforts. Extracurricular activities can help you develop time-management skills and enrich your high school experience.

Take the Morrisby aptitude assessments and then talk to your counselor about your plans for the IB Program. The UAS College Counselor administers the robust Morrisby aptitude assessments, which will help students to better identify which IB courses may be more suitable for them. Morrisby assesses not only aptitudes, but interests, priorities and personality traits and then creates matches for potential IB course choices and future careers. UAS students individually talk with Mr Taskin to use the results to better understand themselves, the IB classes they will choose, future college majors and future careers. Along with the IB Coordinator, Mr Taskin helps students to plan their schedule, search for any required  IB course that some college systems require, and navigate the financial aid process. The more your counselor knows about you, the more he or she can help you along the way!

Tour college campuses. If possible, take advantage of vacation or other family travel time to visit colleges and see what they’re like. Even if you have no interest in attending the college you are visiting, it will help you learn what to look for in a college.