Preparing for College

High School Juniors

Fall:

  • Scholarship Research- begin to review dates and eligibility

  • Understand what degree you want to pursue

  • Understand what type of career you are interested in

  • Take the SAT or ACT

Spring:

  • Begin taking college tours

  • Build relationships with your teachers for future recommendations

  • Retake the SAT or ACT (if needed)

  • Volunteer or join student clubs (Leadership roles are great)

  • Begin applying for scholarships

High School Seniors

Fall:

  • Apply for scholarships

  • Apply to your top schools

  • Retake the SAT or ACT if needed

  • Ask your teachers for recommendations

  • Request unofficial copies of your transcripts

  • Complete the FAFSA (open in October annually)

Spring:

  • Check your email for application decisions (at least daily)

  • Apply for scholarships

  • Take campus visits- Open House/ Preview Day/ Scholarship Luncheons, etc.

  • Confirm with the school you select

  • Register for New Student Orientation

College Transfers

Fall:

  • Apply for scholarships and funding

  • Apply to your top schools

  • Ask your professors for recommendations

  • Request unofficial copies of your transcripts

  • Complete the FAFSA (open in October annually)

Spring:

  • Check your email for application decisions (at least daily)

  • Apply for scholarships

  • Take campus visits- Open House/ Preview Day/ Scholarship Luncheons, etc.

  • Confirm with the school you select

  • Register for New Student Orientation