11th Grade - Investigate and Prepare
Review your academic plan with your counselor.
Use CFNC.org to find free practice tests for SAT and ACT.
Take the PSAT in October (you may qualify for National Merit Scholarships).
Check admission requirements for colleges that interest you.
Keep your CFNC plan of study updated.
Attend college fairs and financial aid workshops.
Visit colleges.
Research scholarships, grants, and loans at CFNC.org.
Talk with coaches about college sports and scholarship eligibility.
Register to take SAT, ACT, and/or AP tests.
Narrow down your list of colleges.
Find a summer job or internship in your field of interest.
Get a head start on finding money for college. Go to fsaid.ed.gov for a Federal Student Aid Identification (FSA ID) for you and a parent or guardian. You'll need FSA ID to file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) early in your senior year. Save IDs in a secure place and do not share with anyone else.