10th Grade

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August

• Discuss your college plans with your school counselor, parents or another trusted adult.

• Review your transcript to make sure you’re on track to graduate and be admitted.

• Stay involved in extracurricular activities and community volunteer work. Take leadership roles if possible.

September

• Become familiar with general college admission requirements.

• Work hard and develop good study habits. The better your grades, the more KEES money you can earn.

• Make notes in your college access file about awards, accomplishments and volunteer work.

October

• Start a file for information about schools you’re interested in attending, financial aid and campus life.

• Read as many books as possible from a comprehensive reading list. It’s one of the best ways of preparing for the ACT and for college.

November

• Work on your writing skills. No matter what you do in life, you’ll probably have to write.

• Start thinking about financial aid. Review the Paying for College section on www.kheaa.com.

• If you live in the Fifth Congressional District, ask your counselor about the Rogers Scholars Program.

December

• Write colleges or research to find out their academic requirements for admission.

January

• Sign up for challenging classes as a junior. It may help with scholarships and getting into the school of your choice.

• Talk with your counselor about AP, IB, CAI and dual credit courses.

• Continue to explore interests and careers that you think you might like.

• Keep your grades up so you can have the highest GPA and class rank possible.

February

• Begin zeroing in on the type of college you would prefer (two-year or four-year, small or large, rural or urban).

• If you’re interested in a military academy, start planning and getting information.

• Write colleges and ask for their academic requirements for admission.

March/April

• Visit a few college campuses and attend college fairs.

May

• Keep putting away money for college.

• Consider a summer job. You can save money for college and maybe find out more about your career interests.

June/July

• Keep learning all summer. Check with your counselor to see what summer classes are available in your area.

• Chat with college students home for the summer, especially if they attend a college you’re considering.