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STUDENTS
Preparation Timeline
The earlier you begin gearing up for college, the better! Heres a timelinebeginning with the 7th gradeof activities designed to prepare you. (Weve also included a chart comparing the high school graduation requirements to the college/university admission requirements to help you stay on track—"Tips for Making the Grade".)
Preparation Timeline:
Seventh Grade
- Explore career and higher education options
- Read various materials in addition to assigned reading
- Develop good study and time management habits
- Try an extracurricular or volunteer activity
- Keep track of your activities for your resume
- Study hard, take challenging courses, and make the best grades you can
- Start a savings account for college
Eighth Grade
- Explore career and higher education options
- Take classes that prepare you for challenging high school courses
- Add an extracurricular or volunteer activity
- Keep track of activities and update your resume
- Look ahead to high school by planning courses, doing advanced reading, and visiting your new school
- Continue saving for college
Ninth Grade
- Explore career and higher education options
- Raise your academic expectations
- Add extracurricular and volunteer activities
- Keep track of your activities so you'll have a record for college applications
- Continue saving for college
Sophomore Year
- Research college options and requirements
- Research financial aid
- Take college prep classes
- Take practice tests such as the PSAT (for the SAT) and the PLAN (for the ACT)
Junior Year
- Tour college campuses
- Research financial aid options
- Prepare for college entrance exams
- Take required tests such as the ACT or SAT
Senior Year
- Take required tests again, if you think you can increase your scores
- Apply to colleges
- Apply for financial aid Senior Year
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