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Student’s College Planning Guide

In the 9^th Grade

·      Take the most difficult classes you can handle

·      Take interest and skills assessment to help you explore careers that interest you

·      Develop good study habits

·      Practice setting and reaching goals

·      Volunteer in your community

·      Participate in extra-curricular activities

In the 10^th Grade

·      Investigate career options and the education required for those careers

·      Talk with your family about paying for college

·      Take the PSAT to prepare for the SAT, and to identify areas where you need improvement

·      Explore internships

·      Stay focused on your schoolwork, review your high school graduation plan, and take the most difficult classes you can handle, volunteer in your community and participate in extra-curricular activities.
 

In the 11^th Grade

·         Request materials from colleges that interest you, and visit their websites

·         Attend college and financial aid fairs

·         Take the SAT to identify areas where you need improvement

·         Sign up for classes that will earn you college credit

·         Develop your skills through an internship or apprenticeship

·         Stay focused on your schoolwork, review your high school graduation plan, take the most difficult classes you can handle, volunteer in your community and participate in extra-curricular activites.

In the 12^th Grade

·         Stay focused on your schoolwork, review your high school graduation plan, take the most difficult classes you can handle, sign up for classes that will earn you college credit, volunteer in your community and participate in extra-curricular activities.

·         Arrange campus visits to those school that interest you (if you haven’t already done so)

·         Search and apply for private scholarships.

·         Retake the SAT

·         Make a list of important admissions and financial aid deadlines.

·         Ask for recommendations (if required) from teachers, counselor, and others who can comment on your abilities and talents

·         Apply to four to six colleges that interest you, do not wait until just before the deadline

·         Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) as soon as possible

·         Get a summer job to earn money for college.