11th Grade
* Research and evaluate your college options
meet with college representatives
attend college fairs
visit college websites
search online for colleges that meet your needs
talk to your parents/guardians about college costs
*Take the PSAT is October
*Think of your interests and abilities in terms of possible college majors
*Look into scholarship opportunities
*Take the ACT and or the SAT in the spring
*If you're thinking about playing a sport in college, register with NCAA
www.eligibilitycenter.org
*Meet with your counselor to discuss your college options and your senior schedule. Make sure that your senior courses meet your high school's graduation requirements, and that your are taking all courses recommended for college.
*Make college visits. If possible, try to visit colleges when classes are in session.
*Narrow your list of college choices so that you will be ready to fill out applications in the fall.
12th Grade
FAll:
* Revisit the colleges you are seriously considering
*Retake the ACT and or SAT, if necessary
*Complete college applications. Be aware of deadlines
*Meet with your school counselor to discuss your college choices, possible majors, and financial aid. Also find out your GPA and class rank.
*Apply for financial aid on FAFSA.gov. Encourage your parents to get their
tax information ready. Submit your FAFSA as soon after October 1 as possible
Winter:
*Complete remaining college applications
Spring:
*Consider your college options an compare financial aid packages
*Decide where you want to go to college and return award letters. Notify other
colleges of your decision. If you plan to live on campus, send in your housing
deposit.
*Tell your counselor where to send your final transcript through Parchment.
* Research and evaluate your college options
meet with college representatives
attend college fairs
visit college websites
search online for colleges that meet your needs
talk to your parents/guardians about college costs
*Take the PSAT is October
*Think of your interests and abilities in terms of possible college majors
*Look into scholarship opportunities
*Take the ACT and or the SAT in the spring
*If you're thinking about playing a sport in college, register with NCAA
www.eligibilitycenter.org
*Meet with your counselor to discuss your college options and your senior schedule. Make sure that your senior courses meet your high school's graduation requirements, and that your are taking all courses recommended for college.
*Make college visits. If possible, try to visit colleges when classes are in session.
*Narrow your list of college choices so that you will be ready to fill out applications in the fall.
12th Grade
FAll:
* Revisit the colleges you are seriously considering
*Retake the ACT and or SAT, if necessary
*Complete college applications. Be aware of deadlines
*Meet with your school counselor to discuss your college choices, possible majors, and financial aid. Also find out your GPA and class rank.
*Apply for financial aid on FAFSA.gov. Encourage your parents to get their
tax information ready. Submit your FAFSA as soon after October 1 as possible
Winter:
*Complete remaining college applications
Spring:
*Consider your college options an compare financial aid packages
*Decide where you want to go to college and return award letters. Notify other
colleges of your decision. If you plan to live on campus, send in your housing
deposit.
*Tell your counselor where to send your final transcript through Parchment.