Build strong academic, language, math, and critical thinking by taking challenging courses
Study and work hard to get the best grades you can
Visit College Board and other helpful websites to research colleges and careers
Become involved in clubs and sports
Meet with your school counselor to discuss your plans for the next four years
Know NCAA requirements if you want to play sports in college
Research career possibilities
Take the PSAT to prepare for SAT
Request your transcripts to be sent to colleges
Take the PSAT to help prepare for the SAT
Attend college/career fairs
Get involved in clubs and sports
Make sure you are on top of your coursework. Meet with your teachers or get a tutor if you need extra help
Meet with your school counselor to discuss potential college/career options
Begin researching colleges
Select your courses to meet your academic needs for junior year and plan out senior year
Plan your Summer wisely. Consider participating in a pre-college Summer program.
Visit colleges. It's never too early!!
Attend college visits at Notre Dame
Keep your grades up!!
Meet with your counselor to discuss college list.
Take the PSAT to prepare for the SAT.
Schedule your first SAT/ACT for the Spring of your Junior year.
Attend college/career fairs.
Request information from colleges on your list.
Go on college visits!
Choose challenging courses for your senior year
Look into Summer pre-college programs
Solidify your college list
Begin preparing for the application process (ex. gather necessary admissions requirements)
Draft application essays
Ask your teachers for letters of recommendation
Take the SAT/ACT
Meet with your school counselor to discuss your applications and college list
If you plan on playing sports in college, contact coaches at the schools you're interested in.
Apply for FAFSA and scholarships
Continue to visit colleges, attend college fairs, and schedule interviews
Stay in contact with admissions counselors
Apply early and pay attention to deadlines!
Send your standardized test scores to colleges
Request transcripts from the counseling office
Keep working in your classes
Monitor your college applications
Inform Counseling Office of acceptances and scholarship offers
Make your admissions decision by May 1st!
Notify the Counseling Office where you will be attending college so your final transcript can be sent.
Take AP Exams.