This is the year to visit colleges and programs that you are interested in throughout the year.
Toward the end of the year, you should feel you can narrow down to five.
Things to Consider
Does the college/program offer the major/specialties I am interested in?
Is the school/program the right size for me?
Location- is it too far away from home? What is the weather like?
Can you afford it?
Research how to access Financial aid for college
Attend College Fairs
Explore Scholarships
Take the SAT and ACT
The ACT is given in March! Don't miss it.
It is a good idea to take the SAT during the spring semester - link to register.
Bring up your GPA
Colleges initially look at your classes and grades from 9th, 10th, and 11th.
Colleges use your final GPA from your Junior year for admissions decisions.
Create a Resume
Colleges initially look at your classes and grades from 9th, 10th, and 11th.
Colleges use your final GPA from your Junior year for admissions decisions.
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