Connections Newsletter

Class of 2028

This week, sophomores reviewed the Career Key inventory in Naviance and answered questions to review their Career Key results. This inventory highlights six personality types ranked by preference (Holland Code) and matches careers for each theme for further exploration. Students chose a specific career of interest to further investigate and find some abilities, knowledge, and skills someone would need to be able to do the tasks required for that career. I encouraged students to be sure to choose a job that they are genuinely interested in learning more about. I encourage you to use this as a starting point for a good conversation about different careers.

Class of 2029

Skills, by definition, are the expertise, talent, and understanding needed to do a job or task. Freshmen who are in Mr. Perry’s world history class this semester recently completed a short inventory in Naviance named Achieveworks Skills. Our goal was to recognize skills critical in the work world that can be built over time - conscientiousness, creativity, critical thinking, leadership, and social-emotional skills. When viewing these skills and recommendations for growth, the results highlight how skills can be built over time, and which employment and career opportunities have similar skills. As job postings are adapting to a skills-based hiring practice, we want to prepare students to speak to and demonstrate their skills. To try a similar inventory, click here.

Save the Date

Upcoming Events in Connections

· October 6, 8:40: Davidson College

· October 6, 9:35: Purdue University

· October 6, 10:30: Mini-College Fair – 15+ Colleges

· October 6, 11:25: University of Providence

· October 6, 1:15: Binghamton University

· October 7, 8:40: University of Oregon

· October 7, 9:35: Mississippi State University

· October 7, 11:25: Northwestern University

· October 8, 9:35: Grand Canyon University

· October 9, 9:35: Baylor University

· October 7-9: Colorado Free Application Days

· October 23, 1:15: Career Talk – Photography/Internship - Maria Bay

In the Community

· October 6, 5:30-7:30: Southern Colorado College Fair, Coronado High School

· October 25, 1:00-4:00: NACAC College Fair, University of Colorado - Boulder

Scholarships and Other Opportunities

Daniels scholarship: This renewable scholarship covers the full cost of tuition at partner schools. Apply by October 17.

The Cooke College Scholarship is now open and available on Common App! The Cooke College Scholarship Program is an undergraduate scholarship program available to high-achieving high school seniors with financial need who seek to attend and graduate from the nation's top four-year colleges and universities. Apply by November 12.

The 2025-26 Coolidge Scholarship application is now open. The Coolidge Scholarship is a full-ride, four-year, merit scholarship that recipients may use for undergraduate study in any major at any accredited college or university in the United States. Any high school junior who plans to enroll in college in the fall of 2027 and is an American citizen or legal permanent resident is eligible to apply.

PSAT/NMSQT Exam - October 10 (Registered students only)

For registered students, the PSAT/NMSQT Exam at TCA will take place on Friday, October 10, from 8:00 to 11:45. Please arrive between 7:30 and 7:40. This is the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying exam for juniors and serves as a PSAT/NMSQT practice exam for sophomores. The exam will be digital. Note: This is on the Friday morning of Parent-Teacher Conferences, before Fall Break.

Free test prep resources:

Official SAT Practice Tests (College Board)

Khan Academy SAT Practice

Free SAT Tutoring and Prep | Schoolhouse SAT Bootcamp

ACT Academy with Practice Tests

How to Improve Your ACT Score by 2 Points in 20 Minutes