Begin researching sources of financial aid. You may qualify for aid from organizations with which you or your family is affiliated. Check the Internet.
Continue studying for the SAT/ACT.
March
Register for the SAT and/or ACT you will take this spring.
Meet with your counselor to discuss college choices and course selection for your senior year.
Review transcript and test scores to determine how competitive your range of colleges should be.
Continue college search using your Naviance or College Board account.
Develop a preliminary list of colleges.
Start scheduling campus visits when school is in session. (Write thank you notes to interviewers.)
April
Prepare for AP Exams. Visit the AP page on College Board.
Continue to plan college visits and make appointments.
Begin to create your resume--fill out an activities sheet outlining all your accomplishments, involvement, and work experiences, and give a copy to your counselor.
Visit to the National College Fair in Hartford.
May
Confirm your academic schedule for the fall.
Fill out NCAA clearinghouse form if you plan on playing college sports.
Take the SAT or ACT.
Take AP Exams.
June
Ask 3 teachers for letters of recommendation and give each of those teachers a completed "Request for Teacher Letter of Recommendation" form (found in the School Counseling office and on the website).
Ask an English teacher for suggested summer reading list.
Let your counselor know if you are considering military academics or ROTC.
Summer
Make your summer count: take college courses, travel, volunteer or get a job related to your career interests.
Saving money now will mean fewer money worries in the fall.
