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Applying and preparing for college can be overwhelming at times. That is why it is best that you know what you should be doing during your high schools years to get a head start on college planning.
Freshman Year - Dive Right In
It’s never too soon to start doing your research and looking ahead for your future. A lot of colleges have different requirements, it’s important to narrow your choices down early so you can begin scheduling the appropriate courses for those schools. Try visiting different campuses to help you narrow your choices down.
Your college planning advisors will direct you to pick up an extracurricular activities, such as volunteer work, sports and student leadership groups. Pick something you like and stick to it. Your application will look better if you demonstrate your ability to commit to a couple of activities and sticking with them, as opposed to switching to different ones every few months.
Sophomore Year - Prep Yourself
It is never too early to start prep testing. Take the PSAT as a practice exam for the SAT; the PSAT is also a good way to help you qualify for scholarships. Put forth all your efforts into your classes and make sure your grades are demonstrating your capabilities; your GPA is one of the most important factors for college admittance.
Junior Year - Stay on Track
Keep up with your grades and stay on track with all your courses, meet with your counselor to check what you still need to take in order to graduate with honors. Junior year is also a great time to start taking important exams such as SAT, ACT, SAT Subject Test, and even AP exams. Taking them early allows you to retake them in order to submit the highest test scores along with your application.
12th grade - Prepare for the Future
Begin looking into scholarships, financial aid, and student loans to finance your education. Taking a workshop with college planning advisors is a great way to learn what to expect from college admissions and financing. There are few workshops to walk you through the entire college experience.
Get the most out of your high school years to prepare for college. For more information on college planning, contact our college planning advisors to help get you started.
