Sarah Kramer, Director of College Advising
Class of 2025
In the class of 2025, 44 students applied to 115 different colleges/universities with applications going to three countries, 35 states and the District of Columbia. Our students were accepted to 92 different schools.
Students submitted 314 applications and received 213 acceptances to date. Though several students have not yet decided on their post-Trinity plans, we project that 30-35 percent of seniors will travel outside Texas for their education.
Because National Candidate Reply Date is around the corner (Thursday, May 1), Mr. Jones and I will provide an updated overview of this remarkable graduating class in the May 7 Charger.
Class of 2026
Juniors are preparing for their college application process. Over the course of this spring, they have had workshops about various facets of the work ahead, including standardized testing, resume development, teacher recommendation selection, and essay writing. Earlier this week, they were joined by Lyn Fairchild Hawks from College Essay Guy for a session about writing their personal statement.
Students should mark their calendars for Midnight Madness, which will begin at 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 31 and conclude at 12:30 a.m. August 1. A longstanding Trinity tradition, Midnight Madness commemorates the opening of the Common Application and the college admissions season. Provided students are ready, many of our seniors will be able to apply to one or more colleges in early August.
Class of 2027
Expeditionary Learning for the 10th grade class gave our students an excellent introduction to college choice. Designed to show them public, private, large and small universities, the trip included tours of Abilene Christian University, The University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma State University, and the University of Tulsa. Sophomores also attended an OU basketball game and visited the Oklahoma City Memorial & Museum.
During April, sophomores have been doing some PSAT preparation with local testing consultant, Amy Cook. This four-session workshop was designed to introduce test strategies and preparation materials students could use if they wish to supplement their study for the PSAT/NMSQT.
College Visits
In early March, the DFW Admissions Regional Network (DARN) visited Trinity for a Midland Swing, six high school college fairs in our area. Our students in grades 10-11 were fortunate to visit with college counselors from University of Alaska - Fairbanks, American University, Angelo State University, Arizona State University, University of Arkansas, Hampden-Sydney College, Kansas State University, Marist College, University of Mississippi, Mississippi College, Mississippi State University, OU Mewbourne College of Earth and Energy, Samford University, The University of Texas at Austin, Texas A&M University, Texas Tech University, and Washington University in St. Louis.
Students were also invited to the STARS College Fair on April 1 at Midland College, which included Amherst College, Caltech, Case Western Reserve University, Colby College, Columbia University, Northwestern University, SMU, Spelman College, Stanford University, The Ohio State University, The University of Texas at Austin, University of Arizona, University of Denver, University of Chicago, University of Maryland, University of Southern California, Vanderbilt University, Yale University, and Duke University. From its website, “The STARS College Network, which partners with top colleges to ensure that students from rural and small-town America have the information and support they need to enroll and graduate from the college or university of their choice, is doubling its membership to include 32 of the nation’s most prominent institutions. In its inaugural year, the STARS College Network opened doors to higher education for more than a quarter-million students. The expansion this summer will add flagship state schools, historically Black colleges, Ivy League universities, and other selective institutions, spreading STARS’ reach to more regions across the nation.”
Some juniors are already visiting colleges of interest to them and will continue to do so this summer. For families of younger students, college tours can provide helpful context for the junior and senior years. If you are traveling this summer, and you will be near a college campus, you can set up an official information session and tour. Most colleges have a “Visit” tab on their websites and require students and their families to register in advance. Please note any age minimums or restrictions.