The Dowdy Outreach Program
Saturday Study Blitz Sessions!
The DOP will be hosting Saturday Virtual Outreach Sessions. These sessions will allow high school students from around the U.S. to establish meaningful contact with our DOP facilitators while gaining practice with the ACT/SAT or insight into how to prepare for college.
Session Overview
1. Welcome + Ice Breaker
Ambassadors Introduce themselves through a fun icebreaker activity
2. Establishing Mentors
If interested, students can inquire about being matched with a mentor for the year
3. Breakout Sessions
Students have the opportunity to join sessions on the following: SAT/ACT prep, scholarship awareness, and college prep/life after high school​
4. Mental Health Check In
Ambassadors check in with students about their mental health and overall well-being
5. Break Out Activities
Students participate in breakout activities with ambassadors to round out their sessions
6. Real Talk Panel
Students got to hear from a panel of college students about their college experiences
SAT and ACT Test Prep
During the SAT and ACT prep workshop, students have the opportunity to hear first-hand experiences of how SAT and ACT test day went for our facilitators. Additionally, students will be assisted while walking through Math, Science and English practice problems!
College Prep
Our facilitators help ease the stress of the college application process by providing tips for applying and paying for college. We help teach students how to efficiently research colleges and create a list of options that meet their personal and financial needs.
Scholarships
Affordability is one of the most important aspects to consider when applying to colleges. Our facilitators have compiled a list of national scholarships to help students graduate college with the least amount of debt as possible!