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ZT: To-do lists in high school

Freshman year  - To do's

1. Meet with your counselor to go over your 4-year course schedule. Keep him/her updated through-out high school as you make decisions about what colleges and majors you're considering.
2. Ask both counselors and teachers to keep you informed of any special programs or extra curricular activities that are available.
3. Get to know teachers so they get to know you. At some point you may need recommendations for summer programs, scholarships and college applications. Watered-down, generalized recommendations don't help.
4. Check out web sites of your “dream” colleges. What are their admission requirements? Are you taking the right courses? ( also check the requirements for any specific majors you're considering at school...note how much math, science and foreign language is required).
5. Register at a college web service sites (CAAS). Along with access to information on the site, you may put on mailing list for other important college material.
6. Read newspapers, bulletin boards, even junk mail! Keep your eyes open for cool activities or opportunities such as: summer programs, camps, academic or sport contests, jobs, or volunteering.
7. Create a file. Get a milk crate and some folders- it doesn't have to be expensive. Keep all your important papers grades, magazine articles, scholarship opportunities...whatever.
8. Start your scholarship search. Yep, it's not too soon.
9. Find fun and interesting ways to volunteer.
10. Start a log/journal/portfolio, whatever you want to call it, so that you can keep track of your activities, volunteer work, jobs, and who the contact person is. Write down your impressions, especially what you do and don't like about each activity. Gradually, you may be able to see where your interests and college major lie.
11. Talk with your parents about how much money maybe available for your college education. Not a lot? No problem if you plan ahead.
  
Sophomore year - To do's

1. Sign up in September for the PSAT. This one's practice... the real one is junior year.
2. Focus on your GPA. Take the most challenging classes you can handle.
3. Narrow down your activities to two or three that you'll do throughout high school and may pursue in college.
4. Start a list of colleges to consider. Be sure to go to any college fairs in your area... you'll learn the 'language' of exploring college. Use virtual tours and begin thinking about which colleges you'd like to visit in-depth.
5. Take a personality/interest inventory test if you need help determining colleges or majors.
6.  Plan your summer. Find programs and camps to attend. Check with your counselor to decide if a summer class is appropriate.
7. Continue your scholarship search.
8. Update your records of activities, volunteer work, programs, classes and traveling. File information you receive on colleges, scholarships and tests.
9. Review and revise your goals... set new ones.
10. Think careers! Talk to people about their jobs.


Junior year  - To do's

Through the year:
1. Concentrate on your GPA. Keep your grades high and your courses as challenging as possible.
2. Get information packets from the colleges you're considering. Request them from college web sites or call the admissions department.
3. Intensify your scholarship search. Keep track of deadlines and requirements.
4. Attend career days, college fairs and financial aid workshops.
5. Start your in-depth college visits this year.
Fall:
1. Meet with your counselor. Be sure your classes are on the right track for the colleges you're considering and that you're meeting graduation requirements.
2. Register for and take the PSAT. This is the test that counts for the National Merit Scholarship.
3. Talk to your coach if you want to play for acollege team or apply for an athletic scholarship.
4. Schedule dates to take the SAT and ACT tests.Arrange to take both tests at least once during your junior year.
5. Investigate financial aid programs now before the financial 'base' year begins.
6. Contact the US military academies now if you want to apply.
7.  Research summer workshops and college courses for high school students.
Winter:
1. Review your PSAT results with your counselor. Pump up any weak subjects.
2. Register for the SAT, ACT and SAT II tests if the colleges you're considering require them. If you're applying Early Decision, and want to take them a second time, be sure to take the SAT and ACT again in June.
3. Decide what campus, programs, volunteer work and classes you want to attend or take in summer.
Spring:
1. Compile writing samples put together portfolios,and work on audition tapes if the colleges or scholarships you're applying to require them.
2. Consider taking a summer class. You can start earning college credit by taking 'dual credit courses' or classes at a community college.
3. Take AP exams for the AP classes you'vecompleted.
4. See your counselor for an NCAA clearing house form if you want to play sports in college.
5.  Look for a summer job. Try to get one related to a major you're considering.
Summer:
1. Request applications for scholarships.
2. Start work on your essays for college applications and scholarships.
3. Zero in on what teachers you want to ask for recommendations.
4. Work on your resume.
5. Start your application process if you'reapplying Early Decision or Early Action.


Senior year  - To do's
Fall:
1. Create a master calendar of deadlines. Include college applications, test registrations and test dates, scholarship applications,housing, and financial deadlines.
2. Look for scholarships one last time. Request any applications you don't already have.
3. Last chance to take SAT or ACT. Register early.
4. Make sure your high school transcripts and records are correct and up-to-date.
5. Review your college plans and financial aid preparations with your counselor.
6. Attend college fairs and financial aid workshops.
7. Make the last of your college visits. If you haven't had an interview with the admissions office, request one.
8. Ask for letters of recommendation from teachers,employers, and coaches.
9. Finish essays for college applications and scholarships.
10. Update your resume.
11. Apply 'Early Decision' or 'Early Actions' if youso choose.
12. Send in applications to your other college choices.
Winter:
1. Gather tax information for the financial aid applications.
2. Fill out financial aid forms. Apply for scholarships.
3. Have your mid-year grade sent to colleges.Follow up to make sure they were sent.
Spring:
1. Decide on a college and notify the admissions office by May 1st of your acceptance. Notify other colleges who have accepted you that you will not be attending.
2. Create a budget to determine your needs.
3. Determine if you need a student loan. File your application.
4. See your doctor for a physical and any necessary vaccinations.
5. Complete your housing and meal application(s).
6.  Take AP exams.
7.  Have your final transcript sent to your college.
Summer:
1.  Notify your college of any scholarships you received.
2.  Apply for a summer job. If your financial aid package includes a work study, you may be responsible for finding a job at college.
3.  Start your reading assignments for freshman year.
4.  Take a deep breath. Pack for college.

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