Answer: There are a few steps that Tanya needs to take to start preparing for the college and scholarship application process. First, she needs to apply for FAFSA which can easily be done online. She needs to take into consideration her time in between now and by the time she’s applying for college. Multiple things will look appealing to schools like her grades, volunteer hours, and even courses throughout high school. She will be better off to stay geared toward the main goal: attending college for veterinary medicine. By volunteering or applying for a part-time job at shelters and animal clinics, will increase her likelihood of getting into a school she wants. She should also take classes in high school that is fixated in the science and animal area. Tanya will need to start preparing for her standardized tests now, so she will be much more advanced when the time comes to take the exams.