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College 101

This comprehensive checklist provides step-by-step guidance for students in grades 6 to 12 to prepare for college. It includes tips on challenging oneself, maintaining good grades, getting involved, meeting school counselors, updating resumes, taking standardized tests, attending college fairs, visiting campuses, applying to colleges, and applying for financial aid.

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College 101

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  1. College 101 Preparing for College

  2. Type of Colleges

  3. Type of Degrees

  4. 6-8thGrade Checklist • Challenge yourself • Pay attention to GRADES • Learn about high school • Get Involved • Meet your school counselor • Talk about college with parents

  5. 9th Grade Checklist • Challenge yourself • Pay attention to GRADES • Get involved • Start a RESUME • Meet your school counselor • www.collegefortn.org

  6. 10th Grade Checklist • Continue challenging yourself • Stay involved • Update resume • JOB SHADOW/career day • Take PLAN/PSAT • www.collegefortn.org

  7. 11th Grade Checklist • Continue challenging yourself • Leadership positions • Update resume • Take ACT/SAT • Attend college fair • Visit a college campus

  8. 12th Grade Checklist Fall Semester • Take and retake the ACT/SAT • Apply to several colleges (admissions, institutional aid, etc) • Complete local/private scholarship applications Spring Semester • Complete 2016-17 FAFSA available January 1, 2016 • Continue completing local/private scholarship applications • Review college acceptances, compare financial aid packages, ask questions, and follow up as needed

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