Create a four-year school curriculum plan that meets graduation requirements and adequately prepares you for post-graduation goals.
Commit yourself to doing the best you can in every subject – remember all final grades from each year are included in your GPA and reviewed for college admissions.
Get involved! Find a sport (or three) or school activity that you enjoy and can commit to throughout high school.
Find a community service organization or project that you want to volunteer for, and give hours!
Attend College Fairs and visit schools when possible.
Complete a career assessment to determine what career path and/or college major best suites you.
Become familiar with Family Connection. Use it to explore careers and colleges.
Begin searching for college scholarship opportunities.
Continue searching for college scholarship opportunities.
Review College Board's Common Application guide. This provides helpful tips for beginning your college applications.
Summer (before senior year)
If you are registered with the NCAA and/or the NAIA Eligibility Centers request your junior year transcript and SAT or ACT scores be sent for review.
Do more test prep. You should be retaking either the SAT or the ACT in the fall! Websites like Khan Academy and KapTestprovide test prep and practice tests.
Visit! Visit! Visit as many colleges as you can!
Students applying for Early Decision and Early Action should begin their applications.