Grade Levels
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Important timeline for students:
Freshman Year
In collaboration with your parents and counselor, create a “four year plan." We encourage you to choose classes that will challenge you and help you develop new skills. Think about volunteer opportunities and get involved on campus to explore your interests, make new friends and begin to build your resume.
Sophomore Year
Continue to get involved on campus by joining clubs and attending events. Update your "four year plan." Think about summer jobs or ways to volunteer so you can explore career options and learn more about your strengths and interests.
Junior Year
Take the PSAT/NMSQT in October. Research programs and prospective schools or colleges. Gather information about college costs and student aid. Tour college campuses and talk to college representatives and others about your career interests. Update your resume. Use online test prep tools to prepare for the SAT and/or ACT. Check with your counselor to make sure you have all the classes you need for graduation and opportunities after high school. Take SAT or ACT pre-tests. Look for summer jobs or internships. If you are working, be sure to balance school and the demands of your job. Make school a priority.
Senior Year
Meet with your guidance counselor. Register for ACT or SAT tests. Tour campuses and talk with college representatives. Take ACT or SAT tests. Share your resume as you ask for and secure letters of recommendation. Narrow down your list of colleges or programs to five to ten schools. Get a head start on the FAFSA: Visit the Federal Student Aid website. Create an early application and have your test scores sent to the colleges on your shortlist. Be familiar with all deadlines. Keep in contact with your guidance counselor.