08 March

Freshmen

• • Meet with your school counselor to pick classes for your sophomore year. Choose wisely to stay on track to meet college admission requirements.

  • Keep looking into jobs related to your interests.

  • Make the most of your summer. Look for summer camps that focus on your interests (such as sports, band, drama or academic). Check with teachers, school counselors and coaches for recommendations.

Sophomores

• • Visit college fairs this spring to learn more about colleges.

  • Do you know someone who works in a job related to your career interest? Talk to them to find out what education requirements and skills they needed to get their job. Find out what they like most about their work and why.

  • Is your family planning a summer vacation? Is so, try to visit a few college campuses as part of the trip.

Juniors

• • Schedule college visits. Call ahead to arrange campus tours.

  • Plan to take the ACT for the first time in April or this Summer. Pay close attention to the Registration Deadlines. The ACT Registration website is: http://www.actstudent.org/

  • Attend college fairs in your area. Ask your school counselor for information on upcoming college fairs.

  • View a list of suggested questions to ask during your campus visit.

  • During college visits, meet with an admissions representative and a financial aid officer to find out what types of aid are available.

Seniors

• • By now you should have sent in your FAFSA If you haven't, complete it as soon as possible. You should also check with your college(s) to determine if other financial aid applications are required.

  • Decide which college you'll attend in the fall. Submit any required paperwork to confirm your decision with the college. Be sure to let the other colleges on your list know immediately that you won't be attending.

  • If you gave an e-mail address on your FAFSA, you should receive a link to your SAR (Student Aid Report) via e-mail.

  • When you get your SAR (Student Aid Report), look it over carefully. If you need to make corrections, contact the financial aid office(s) at your college(s). If there are no corrections needed, keep your SAR for your records.

  • Keep copies of all the forms you send to the financial aid office at your college(s).

Parents

• • Ask your student about homework assignments and any upcoming tests of projects. Find out if whether all preparation and work is done. Don't forget to ask how a test went and provide support afterward.