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College Ready

Preparing for life after high school is important whether you're planning on attending college or going into the work force. Take a look below at some tips that may help along the way!

College Preparation Check List

9th Grade

  • Maintain a good GPA

  • Find what interests you and get involved at school through extracurricular activities, clubs, etc.

  • Make a 4-year plan

  • Make a list of colleges that interest you and begin doing informal visits

10th Grade

  • Maintain a good GPA while focusing on your studies

  • Look into take college prep courses and study guides (ACT)

  • Start exploring career paths you may be interested in

  • Start volunteering

  • Discuss your goals with your guidance counselor

  • Start building a resume

  • Continue going on college visits and start thinking about what your major will be

11th Grade

  • Find a job or internship related to your potential field of study

  • Take challenging courses and maintain a good GPA

  • Schedule and take the ACT

  • Attend college fairs

  • Start narrowing down your college list and attend Junior Days

  • Retake the ACT if needed

  • Continue to add depth to your resume and find individuals that may write recommendation letters for you

  • Begin discussing how you'll pay for college

  • Finalize your college choices and begin your college applications

12th Grade

  • Consider taking AP courses and maintain a good GPA

  • Begin applying for scholarships and the FASFA

  • Perfect your application essays and finalize your college applications

  • Stay ahead of your deadlines

  • Check for acceptance letters and scholarship offers

  • Make your final college decision

  • Finalize your acceptance and begin making decisions about financial aid, housing, work-study, etc.

  • Graduate!

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