SENIORS
(Senior Printable (PDF) Checklist below )
Finalize the list of colleges you will be applying to
If you are retaking the SAT, ACT, or TSIA, this should be completed no later than September
Make note of your college application due dates
Create your and your parent's FSA ID
Complete the FAFSA - Opens October 1
Complete the CSS Profile if needed
Request to have a transcript sent
Seek letters of recommendations
Complete the housing application by the designated deadline
Meningitis vaccine
Scholarships
Complete Freshman Orientation
Complete Resume for Employment
JUNIORS
Work hard on keeping your GPA up
Begin to plan your future
Take the PSAT NMSQT or Pre-ACT
Know your class rank and GPA
Research college admissions requirements
Take practice SAT, ACT, and TSIA
Participate in school-day TSIA, SAT, and ACT
Schedule college visits
Familiarize yourself with ways to pay for college
Take practice SAT, ACT, and TSIA
Create a resume
Work on college essays
Join student organizations
Participate in community service
Ensure all EOCs are passed
SOPHOMORES
Maintain a great GPA
Know your GPA and rank
Join student organizations
Build relationships with your teachers and counselors
Research the cost of college and scholarship requirements
Consider taking AP courses
Take the PSAT and TSIA
Participate in school-day TSIA
Consider creating a list of interested colleges
Ensure all EOCs are passed
Stay in contact with your counselor
FRESHMEN
Work hard on keeping your GPA up
Join student organizations
Ask what Honor courses or dual credit course options are offered
Begin researching and thinking about what your career goals are after high school.
Take career interest surveys to identify what education will be needed after high school.
Brainstorm and begin researching colleges and universities that interest you.
Participate in community service
Please get to know your counselor and save their e-mail address
Take practice TSIA2 ELAR and Writing
Participate in school-day TSIA2 Workshop or use self-paced online Practice Materials.