Begin implementing ACT/SAT study and preparation plan
Complete summer programs, internships, and job opportunities
Create a calendar/schedule for the school year to complete rigorous courses while participating in out-of-school activities
Concentrate on grades and continue to think about your post high school career
What kind of college do I want to go to?
Do I want to join the military?
Will this be before college, after college, or take college courses while in the military?
Will I work while I am in college?
Work on community service hours and other volunteering opportunities
Register for SAT, ACT, SAT Subject Tests in late fall, spring, and fall of your 12th grade year
You should have the score you need for college/universities by December of your Senior year
Take Career Readiness assessments to see if/where your interests have changed
Think about saving work and project samples in high school/career portfolio (shows creativity and leadership)
Search summer programs and internship possibilities
Complete applications to summer programs and internships
Update resume with awards, honors, paid or volunteer work, and extracurricular activities -- emphasize leadership roles
Prepare for senior year
Do I know where to find scholarships to apply for?
Have I completed my senior essay?
Do I have a majority of my volunteer hours for Bright Futures?
Can I handle my courseload, extracurricular activities, work, and homework?
Do I need to drop or add anything?
Do I have the required documents to complete FAFSA, scholarship applications, and college applications?
Forms of ID
Most recent tax return
FSA ID
For myself and my parent