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Making High School Count: Your Comprehensive Guide to College Preparation

Discover the essential steps to take during each year of high school to ensure your success in the college admissions process. From building a strong academic foundation to exploring career options, this guide will help you make the most of your high school years.

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Making High School Count: Your Comprehensive Guide to College Preparation

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  1. MAKING HIGH SCHOOL COUNT Because no matter what you’ve heard, colleges look at more than just your junior year!

  2. It’s NEVER too early to start thinking about college! Below, please find a general guideline to help you through every year of high school because EVERY YEAR COUNTS!!

  3. Freshman Year Fall – Winter • Build a strong foundation of classes. Take a rigorous course of study. • Get involved in extra/co-curricular activities • Athlete? Be sure to learn the NCAA requirements Winter – Spring • Keep your grades up • Set your sights on leadership roles • Consider possible career fields Summer • Get a part-time summer job or participate in summer enrichment opportunity • Keep reading to increase your vocabulary • Volunteer/Community service

  4. Sophomore Year Fall – Winter • Prepare for the PSAT, given at WOHS in October • Review the results with your parents and school counselor in December. Consult College Board for personalized study plans! • Continue to take a rigorous course of study Winter – Spring • Keep your grades up! • Explore careers by completing a job shadowing experience and career explorations in Naviance • Register in April and take June SAT Subject Tests Summer • Research colleges online /Naviance • Volunteer/Community Service • Attend summer enrichment program • Read

  5. Junior Year Fall • Take the PSAT (given at WOHS in October) • Your scores could qualify you for National Merit Scholarships! • Register for Winter/Spring ACT and SAT • Review NCAA Eligibility Center requirements to ensure compliance • Examine skills, interests, & abilities to narrow down academic plan • Continue to maintain rigorous course of study Winter • Junior Conference with your school counselor and parents • Create a list of colleges & make plans for Spring/Summer visits • Keep your grades up! Junior year GPA is what colleges first see…but remember: every year counts!

  6. Junior Year Spring • Take college entrance exams (SAT/ACT) • Meet with your counselor to select courses for senior year. Remember to challenge yourself academically! • Line up teachers, counselors, and others to write letters of recommendation • Attend local college fairs • Do research on majors that interest you Summer • Begin working on your senior packet! • Begin visiting colleges! • Begin creating a list of colleges that you plan to apply and know their application process and deadlines • Volunteer/Community Service • Read

  7. Senior Year Fall • Register for the fall SAT and ACT exams • Schedule a college appointment with your counselor • Request your official transcripts be sent and refer to senior packet • Submit applications to the colleges you selected and remember to use Naviance • Apply for a FAFSA pin • Determine if your schools require the CSS Profile • Apply for scholarships Winter • Complete the FAFSA between January 1st and mid-February • Take a second look at the schools to which you have been admitted

  8. Senior Year Spring • Complete the financial aid process by accepting your award package • May 1st is the National College Reply Date so confirm your intent by making a deposit • Let all colleges/universities know what your plans are for fall • Attend admitted student programming both on and off campus • Register for new student orientation • Complete final stages of NCAA Eligibility Center Summer • Attend college orientation • Connect with your roommate

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