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July - August (of Sophomore Year)
Resources
PSAT/SAT Information and Registration
Start Researching
Tell family, friends and teachers that you are going to college. Get your support system in place.
Start researching colleges, and consider all the types of colleges. Look through materials at your guidance counselor's office or at the library, check out college websites, and talk with family, friends and teachers.
Explore careers. Think about what you might want to study in college.
Start researching how to pay for college, and how to get financial aid.
Start looking at scholarships and grants – FREE money.
September - October
Resources
PSAT/SAT Information and Registration
Register and Prepare for the PSAT
Register for and take the PSAT and/or the PLAN. This test is given in October. Check with your counselor.
Talk with your counselor and teachers about SAT Subject Tests for this year.
Familiarize Yourself with Different Colleges and the Application Process
Attend college fairs. Check out the college fair schedule and tips to make the most of your visit.
Start a college application file. Keep all your papers organized and at your fingertips.
Get a better idea of how the college application process works.
November - January
Resources
Financial Aid
Attend a financial aid workshop or seminar.
Complete the FAFSA4caster to estimate your eligibility for federal student aid.
Prepare yourself Academically
Research summer enrichment programs, internships and jobs. Do more with your summer!
Prepare for NYS Regents exams with Regents Review 2.0.
Begin Researching Colleges
Visit college websites and request college information. Start looking for the college that's right for you.
Prepare a list of colleges to visit.
February - May
Resources
PSAT/SAT Information and Registration
ACT Information and Registration
Prepare Academically
Prepare for and Take NYS Regents exams with Regents Review 2.0.
Find out about college-prep summer programs.
Review your senior class year schedule with your guidance counselor. Be sure you are taking the right classes and are on track.
Plan for Next year
Review your senior class year schedule with your guidance counselor. Be sure you are taking the right classes and are on track.
Start Planning and Share your Plans
Talk about your after high school plans with your family and school counselor or advisor.
What do you want to be? What area of study do you want to pursue? Start exploring majors and careers. Start exporing majors and careers.
Decide which standardized test you will take, and how to best prepare. Most colleges require you to take at least one.
Research Colleges
Attend college fairs. near you.
Attend Junior Visit Days offered by some colleges.
Review your senior class year schedule with your guidance counselor. Be sure you are taking the right classes and are on track.
Study for finals and Regents exams.
June
Prepare Academically
Study for and take finals and NYS Regents exams.
Begin Working on College Applications
Begin work on your college application essays. Learn how to write a strong essay.
Write a resume of your activities, awards, etc. to help you later on in the college application process. Get help writing your resume.
Ask several teachers, employers, and others who know you well for letters of recommendation. Get the most of your recommendations, here's how to start.
Begin the Financial Aid Process
Find out about financial aid available through church groups, labor unions, and other organizations.
July - August
Resources
Research Colleges
Schedule and make college visits.
Prepare your Resume
If you haven't already, start putting together a resume of awards, volunteer activities and other accomplishments to help you with your college applications.
Continue the Financial Aide Process
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