Welcome! 🎓
I am so glad you are here, and I am honored you chose to spend time exploring this space. CCMR with Ms. Thrash is a comprehensive resource for anyone preparing for a postsecondary journey and for those who are assisting, guiding, or supporting someone through that process.
This site provides clear, reliable information and practical guidance to support students, families, and educators involved in postsecondary planning. Whether the path includes college, a career pathway, military service, or a combination of options, you will find resources here to support informed decision making at every stage.
Students will find structure, encouragement, and tools to help them take ownership of their next steps. Families will find information that supports confident conversations and planning. Educators and advisors will find resources designed to support students and families while also making the college and career readiness process more manageable.
✨ You are in the right place, and you are not navigating this alone. I look forward to supporting you as you plan, prepare, and move forward with confidence. ✨
CCMR with Ms. Thrash: College Readiness, Career Pathways & Military Planning
Explore grade-specific guidance for course planning, college readiness, and building candidacy.
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Planning Timeline by Grade Level
While every student's timeline is unique, the following structure provides general guidance for when to focus on specific planning activities throughout high school.
9th Grade: Building Foundation
Focus on adjusting to high school expectations, building strong study habits, exploring interests through activities, and understanding Graduation Requirements and Endorsements / Program of Study options.
10th Grade: Exploring Pathways
Continue strong academic performance, begin researching postsecondary options, consider taking the PSAT for practice, and explore career interests through job shadowing or informational interviews.
11th Grade: Preparing to Apply
Take standardized tests, narrow college or program lists, visit campuses, build relationships with teachers for recommendations, and begin researching Scholarships and financial aid.
12th Grade: Applying and Deciding
Complete applications, write Essays, submit financial aid forms, compare offers, make final decisions, and prepare for transition to the next phase of education or training.
Next Steps
Planning is most effective when it is personalized to individual needs, goals, and timelines. Consider scheduling a planning session to discuss your specific situation, identify priorities, and create a clear action plan.
Additional grade-specific resources, timeline checklists, and detailed guides are available to support you through each stage of the planning process.
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