College 101
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College 101 Preparing for College
6-8thGrade Checklist • Challenge yourself • Pay attention to GRADES • Learn about high school • Get Involved • Meet your school counselor • Talk about college with parents
9th Grade Checklist • Challenge yourself • Pay attention to GRADES • Get involved • Start a RESUME • Meet your school counselor • www.collegefortn.org
10th Grade Checklist • Continue challenging yourself • Stay involved • Update resume • JOB SHADOW/career day • Take PLAN/PSAT • www.collegefortn.org
11th Grade Checklist • Continue challenging yourself • Leadership positions • Update resume • Take ACT/SAT • Attend college fair • Visit a college campus
12th Grade Checklist Fall Semester • Take and retake the ACT/SAT • Apply to several colleges (admissions, institutional aid, etc) • Complete local/private scholarship applications Spring Semester • Complete 2016-17 FAFSA available January 1, 2016 • Continue completing local/private scholarship applications • Review college acceptances, compare financial aid packages, ask questions, and follow up as needed