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High School Checklists

Use the checklist that corresponds with your school year to help you prepare for college and life after high school.

FRESHMAN YEAR CHECKLIST

  • Identify challenging high school courses that are right for you and plot out your desired curriculum.
  • Learn about clubs/organizations that may be of interest.
  • Pay attention to events and types of leadership roles.
  • Think about why you want to attend college.
  • Be open to various career interests.
  • Read and build vocabulary.
  • Practice writing vignettes about your experiences.

SOPHOMORE YEAR CHECKLIST

  • Continue with a rigorous curriculum; review grades, study skills.
  • Take notes on colleges and points of interest.
  • Register on college websites to be notified of visits in the area.
  • Explore “job shadow” opportunities in areas of interest.
  • Plan to run for office or assume a leadership role.
  • Develop and implement a project to explore interests, skills, and talents.
  • Use summer for SAT/ACT test prep.
  • Pay attention to all of the points from freshman year, too.

JUNIOR YEAR CHECKLIST

  • Select rigorous classes and maintain strong grades.
  • Seek out and further develop leadership roles in various aspects of your life.
  • Take the PSAT or PLAN in the fall, and possibly the SAT and ACT.
  • Take the SAT and ACT by the beginning of and at the end of spring.
  • Plan for a meaningful and productive summer.
  • Pay attention to all the points from freshman and sophomore year.

SENIOR YEAR CHECKLIST

  • Continue rigorous curriculum, possibly extending to local college.
  • Apply for college EARLY in the fall, prior to Nov 1.
  • Apply Early Action whenever possible (different from Early Decision).
  • Meet college representatives through local visits, social media, and email.
  • Seek out scholarships.
  • BE AWARE OF ALL DEADLINES.
  • Follow up on the receipt of applications, transcript, and test scores at each individual college.
  • Attend “Accepted Student” events.
  • Send your deposit and final transcript to your chosen college!

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