_____ Attend class meeting to learn about the October PSAT.

_____ Attend college representative meetings to learn more about colleges you are considering.

_____ Find out what information your school has about colleges.

_____ Obtain a social security number as you will need it for college and financial aid applications.

October

_____ Take the PSAT.

_____ Encourage your parents to attend back-to-school night so they will become familiar with your class schedule, teachers, and school.

_____ Continue attending college representative meetings

_____ Begin writing to colleges for information.

_____ Organize a filing system to keep information on individual colleges.

November

_____ Continue writing to colleges for information.

_____ Continue attending college representative meetings.

_____ Make plans to visit several colleges if possible over the Christmas break.

_____ Discuss financing your college education with your parents.

December

_____ Discuss your PSAT scores with your Mrs. Nurse and use the scores to guide your college plans.

_____ Visit colleges you are interested in during your vacation.

January

_____ Prepare for semester tests because colleges are interested in your grades.

_____ Make possible Program changes for second semester.

January-May

_____ Review your four-year plan of classes. Pay close attention to courses that will be required for college entrance.

_____ Select courses for the next school year that are- compatible with your college and career goals.

_____ Reduce number of colleges that interest you.

_____ Write for information and applications from colleges that definitely interest you.

_____ Visit colleges for admissions interviews and tours during Spring break.

_____ Meet with Mrs. Nurse about applying to colleges.

_____ Prepare individually or take a course to prepare for college admissions tests.

_____ Take the ACT (administered by CDS) and the May SAT I on appropriate dates.

_____ Take advanced placement tests for AP courses you are completing.

_____ Prepare for second-semester tests.

June

_____ Take SAT II.

_____ Make plans to visit colleges during the summer.

_____ Complete your written record of your junior year.

_____ Save samples of your work, newspaper clippings, and copies of your grades.

Summer

_____ Continue reading program.

_____Review for ACT or SAT.

_____Visit colleges for admissions interviews and tours.

_____ Complete application forms for colleges with early deadlines and begin rough drafts for your college essays.

_____ Complete housing applications, if appropriate.