High School College Checklist

Freshman Year

·         Be the best student you can be. 

·         Take appropriate challenging classes.

·         Develop strong study skills to better prepare for End of Course testing.

·         Start researching career interests on-line.

·         Become involved with community-based service activities and school sponsored extra-curricular activities.

·         Create a file to keep a record of activities and awards. This will be valuable when applying for scholarships and to college your senior year. 

·         Save for college.

·         Begin to visit college campuses over the summer.

·         You will receive your first class ranking and GPA in the spring.

Sophomore Year

·         Continue to take challenging classes making the highest possible grades.

·         In the fall, sign up for the PSAT. 

·         Prepare for EOC testing. 

·         Continue saving for college.

·         Continue volunteering in your community.

·         Consider more extracurricular activities at school.

·         Begin research for post-secondary school with major of choice.

Junior Year

·         Achieve the highest possible grades.

·         Attend College Night in the fall.

·         Sign up for the PSAT in the fall.

·         Discuss college plans and your future with your parents.

·         Attend college entrance exam preparation classes when offered.

·         Consult college reference books.

·         Prepare for EOC testing.

·         Register for the SAT and ACT.

·         In the summer, contact college admissions. Write, call, or email for admissions applications.

·         Take college campus tours.

·         Continue to save for college.

Senior Year