WHAT SHOULD STUDENTS DO TO PREPARE FOR COLLEGE?

9TH GRADE

  • Stay on top of your grades

  • Get involved in school programs, clubs, sports, etc.

  • Consider your study interests

  • Explore colleges online

  • Keep track of your awards and accomplishments

10TH GRADE

  • Stay on top of your grades

  • Seek out leadership opportunities

  • Plan for AP or Dual Enrollment classes

  • Visit colleges of interest

  • Begin preparing for SATs and ACTs

  • Decide job or study routes for summer

11TH GRADE

  • Stay on top of your grades

  • Look for leadership positions in clubs or sports

  • Take SAT and ACT tests

  • Meet with your school counselor

  • Keep searching for and visiting colleges

  • Ask for letters of recommendation from teachers and employers

  • Start drafting your admissions essay

  • Stay on top of admissions and scholarship deadlines

12TH GRADE

  • Finalize your admissions essay

  • Review your college list

  • Apply for the FAFSA in October

  • Prepare for interviews

  • Apply for private scholarships

  • Get ready for college life!