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TIMETABLE FOR COLLEGE PLANNING

  Freshman Year  

¨      Review  4-year course plan with counselor & discuss future plans.

¨      Take the PLAN (Preliminary ACT).

¨      Discuss PLAN scores, grades, and courses for sophomore year with counselor and parents.

¨      Get involved in activities at school and in the community.  Begin a record of activities and awards/honors.

      Sophomore Year

¨      Meet with counselor to review academic record for freshman year.

--   Participate in the Sophomore Mini-Workshop.  Discuss academic & career goals with counselor & parents.

¨      Take the  PSAT (Preliminary SAT).

¨      Begin exploring college opportunities -- attend local college fairs in October and the spring & use internet resources.

¨      Discuss test scores, grades, and course registration for junior year with counselor and parents.

¨      Make a serious commitment to school and community activities. Update record of activities and awards/honors.

¨      Investigate summer programs that fit your interests & abilities -- sports camps, academic programs on college campuses, programs in the arts, volunteer work.

      Junior Year

                     1st Semester:

¨      Begin talking to your parents about financing your college education.

¨      Continue gathering information about colleges of interest -- college fairs, the internet, meetings with college representatives.

¨      Review your high school courses and plans for the future with your counselor.

¨      Take the PSAT/NMSQT.

¨      Seek leadership positions in school and community activities. 

                    2nd Semester:

¨      Sign up for challenging senior courses that will prepare you for college.

--    Participate in the Junior Mini-Course (link to Junior Mini-Course information http://www.cbhs.org/cstemkowski/just_for_juniors.htm ).  

--   Discuss college and career plans with your parents and counselor.

¨      Investigate scholarships and other financial aid opportunities.

¨      If interested in ROTC scholarships or military academies, go the links on the "Resources" page of the Guidance web page.

¨      Make a list of colleges to visit and begin campus tours.

¨      Take the ACT and/or SAT.

¨      Take AP exams and SAT II subject tests if required by colleges.

¨      Consider special summer programs, volunteer work, or a part-time job.

¨      Update activities and awards/honors record.

                    Summer:

¨      Type 1st draft of your activities resume.

¨      Review  college application essay topics.

¨      Continue campus visits.

¨     Continue scholarship research.

      Senior Year            

                    1st Semester:

¨      Review your courses, test scores, college admission criteria, and career plans with your counselor.

¨        Narrow down your list of colleges and discuss the costs and other pertinent factors with your parents.

¨        Continue gathering information about colleges -- college fairs, the internet, meetings with college representatives, campus visits.

¨        Take the ACT, SAT, and SAT II (if required).

¨        Stay involved in school and community activities.  Update your activities resume.

¨        Complete applications for military academies and/or ROTC scholarships.

¨        Begin applications for college admissions and  for scholarships.

¨        Ask your counselor and teachers for letters of  recommendation if needed.

                   2nd Semester:

¨      Complete college and scholarship applications.

¨      File the FAFSA and CSS Profile (if needed).

¨      Discuss offers from colleges with your parents and counselor.  Make a decision and notify colleges of your decision.

¨      Take AP exams.  

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