Fall - August through December · Take the PSAT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test) in October to practice taking entrance exams and to establish eligibility for some scholarships. · Attend sessions with college representatives who visit your high school. You may find it helpful to visit local college fairs. · Complete credit check using the education plan component within our career cruising program. · Explore different post secondary options through Career Cruising. Develop a list of possible post-secondary schools. · Begin practicing for the ACT/SAT/Accuplacer
Spring - January through May · Take the SAT/ACT for the first time. Check with your intended college(s) about which test they prefer. · Begin narrowing your choices for post-secondary schools. · Schedule campus visits. Consider an overnight trip that would allow you to get a feel for what life is like on that particular campus. · Now is the time to check with your counselor, libraries, community organizations, and Student Outreach Services for the names and addresses of possible scholarship sources. · If you plan to play sports in college, write to college coaches at your target schools. Include a schedule of your athletic events for the upcoming year. Register with the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse. Develop a resume of your sports accomplishments including a highlight tape and relevant articles about your successes.