Mrs. Oberg
There are specific things you can do during each year of high school to plan and prepare for college. Check out our website for college planning checklists to keep track of your progress and view important application deadlines. Here are some ideas to start thinking about.
Freshman year: Establish goals for each school year. Talk to your counselor about what you should be doing now to advance toward your plans for college and career.
Sophomore year: Start collecting information about the colleges and universities you’re interested in. Find out whether your high school course selections match what most colleges require for admissions.
Junior year: Register for the ACT. You should be academically ready to take it by spring. If not, take the ACT test in June or fall of your senior year. If you choose to wait until your senior year you need to keep in mind college scholarship and application deadlines.
Senior year: As you prepare to apply to colleges and universities, ask for personal references from your teachers, school counselors or employers early in the year. Follow your school's procedure for requesting recommendations and always allow at least two weeks before application deadlines.
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