Planning Calendar

Depending on what grade you are in, there are different steps you need to take to prepare for life after high school. Click on a grade below to see a list of next steps.

12th Grade

Meet with your counselor to review your transcript to make sure you’re on track to graduate
Keep working hard all year to maintain or improve your GPA and Class Rank
Be mindful of deadlines and always submit assignments, applications and information on time
Attend financial aid workshops or seminars with your parent or guardian
Apply and submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Register with the NCAA, if you are a prospective college athlete
Take the ACT or SAT
Attend college and career fairs in your area and speak with recruiters to narrow your choices
Continue to read, read, read and finalize your college application essay
Finalize your Brag Sheet or resume to highlight your activities, achievements and work experience
Speak with your counselor, teachers, coaches or sponsors about writing a letter of recommendation
Narrow your choices of colleges to your Top 5 and apply for Early Decision and Early
Action Admission
Research and apply for at least $10,000 or more in grant and scholarship opportunities
Provide copies of all college acceptance letters and scholarships you have been offered to your counselor
Schedule your NEXT STEP! Interview with your counselor
Work or volunteer and attend your college’s summer orientation session for students and parents

11th Grade

Continue to challenge yourself with rigorous AP, Honors and/or Career & Technical Education courses
Participate in one or more Dual Enrollment courses
Stay in contact with your counselor and college admission officers
Keep those grades up to establish yourself as a potential Top Ten student in your graduating class
Attend college and career fairs in your area to collect informational brochures
Schedule official college visits or tours to the Top 3 colleges you are interested in attending
Begin researching and applying for scholarships
Take the ACT or PSAT
Set yourself apart as leader with your extra-curricular school or community service activity
Continue to read, read, read and start writing your college application essay
Develop a Brag Sheet or resume to highlight your activities, achievements and work experience
Work, volunteer or attend a summer scholars program on a college campus

10th Grade

Keep talking with your school counselor, teachers, parents and trusted adults about your future plans
Take the PLAN and PSAT
Keep your grades up and stay on track with your courses
Investigate your options for participating in Dual Enrollment next year
Stay involved in extra-curricular school and community service activities
Start a list of colleges you are interested in attending and contact the admissions office for information
Explore potential careers and research the education or training requirements
Read, read, read and practice your writing
Review TOPS and TOPS Jumpstart requirements to gauge your progress
Get a summer job, volunteer, or attend a summer scholars program on a college campus

9th Grade

Meet your school counselor
Find out about AP and other honors-level courses
Pick the right classes and study hard to keep your grades in tip-top shape
Use your IGP to keep track of your courses and grades
Get involved in extra-curricular school and community service activities
Explore your talents and possible careers that may interest you
Talk to your school counselor, teachers, parents and trusted adults about your future plans
Start thinking about the colleges you want to attend and research the admission requirements
Make your summer count by volunteering, attending educational programs or working

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