Here are some tips to help prepare your student for college admission and scholarships:
Take the ACT or SAT?
It is strongly encouraged that your student take the ACT/SAT during their junior year, if not earlier.
Once your student has taken the ACT/SAT, it is a good idea to send those scores to the colleges of their choice.
STUDY, STUDY, STUDY!
Your student's GPA is important when being considered for scholarships!
Building a resume
Your student should create a resume of all of the extracurricular activities in which they have been involved during high school, which can include but is not limited to: sports, academic and service clubs, band or choir, debate team, drama or theatre, and even church and community service activities.
A resume is your student's time to shine. Include any honors and awards that they have received. They should also include any work experience.
Having a strong resume will help your student in the future when applying for scholarships at Southern Miss.
Explore colleges that are a good fit.
It is important for you to do your research. Gather information on the different schools your student is interested in attending. What academic programs do they offer? What student organizations can they be involved in?
You should also make plans to visit your student's top colleges. The Office of Admissions would be happy to schedule a visit to tour the campus, meet with an admissions counselor, tour a residence hall, and meet with an academic department. Please call 601.266.5000 to schedule a visit.
