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12th Grade to
get ready for college:
11th Grade to
get ready for college:
* Meet with your counselor to review your academic record, to ensure that you are on track to meet graduation requirements & college entrance requirements.
* Take the SAT on last time if needed.
* Begin filling out collge applications.
* In early September ask people to write letters of recommendations for you.
* Continue to save for college.
* Talk with your counselor about scholarship opportunities.
* Attend college fairs & financial aid workshops.
* Visit college campuses that are a good fit for you if you haven't already.
* Narrow your choices down to 3 to 5 schools.
* Set up an appointment with the financial aid officer at your school of chioce
* Have your official transcript sent to the schools where you are applying.
* Complete the FAFSA as close to January 1st as possible.
In the spring:
* Apply for loans, if needed.
* Send in your acceptance letter!
* Pay a nonrefundable deposit for freshman tuition, if required.
* After deciding on a school, let other schools know of your decision.
* Ask your counselor to send your final transcript to the college where you will be attending.
* Take AP Exams if necessary.
Meet with your counselor to review your academic record and ensure that you are on track to meet graduation requirements & college entrance requirements.
Take the PSAT in the fall at BHS to be considered for the National Merit Scholarship.
Begin preparing for the SAT through SAT Prep courses, books or online resources.
Find out the schedules and get registered for the SAT, SAT II and ACT.
In the spring:
Take the SAT, SAT II and/or the ACT
Consider applying your top chioce college for early decision.
Select courses for your senior year that may strengthen your academic record.
Check your transcript at the end of the year to make sure it is correct.
Tour college campuses that are further away during spring break.
Take AP Exams if necessary.
All year long:
Attend college fairs and college planning sessions
Begin to focus your college research: compare admissions requirements with your credentials
Visit college campuses and meet with admissions officers.
Contine to save for college and begin to research financial aide opportunities.