Explore career opportunities and investigate the type of education needed to pursue careers of interest.

Update your EDP in Xello.

Determine what classes you should take to put yourself in a good position for college and update your 4 year plan in Xello as needed.

Monitor your class rank and GPA, and don't be afraid to ask questions; your school counselors are a great resource during the college planning process.

Begin to consider how you will pay for college and explore scholarship and financial aid opportunities.

Extracurricular activities are an important and fun part of high school. Look for sports, groups and clubs that match your interests to participate in.

Continue to explore career options and participate in job shadow opportunities in your top career choices.

Update your EDP in Xello.

As you narrow down your career options, research colleges that provide those programs of study.

Continue to work hard in the classroom and maintain a good GPA.

Take the PSAT and utilize SAT test prep programs such as Kahn Academy.

Create an account in College Board to be able to view your PSAT & SAT scores and to send to schools in 12th grade.

Stay involved in high school extracurricular activities and/or seek out community service opportunities.

Keep track of academic and athletic awards, extracurricular accomplishments and community service.

Shorten your list of career options to 3 and job shadow or interview professionals in each option to determine best degree and colleges to consider.

Shorten your list of college options and identify admissions requirements including GPA and SAT scores for each.

Update your EDP in Xello.

Determine cost of attendance for each college you are considering and create a financial strategy.

Explore and apply for scholarships.

Take the fall PSAT for National Merit consideration and use test results to prep for spring SAT.

Sign-up for college presentations in your high school and begin to tour campuses.

Continue to track academic and athletic awards, extracurricular accomplishments and community service.

Start to request letters of recommendations from counselors, teachers, coaches, and mentors.

Prepare and take the spring SAT.

Select your 12th grade class schedule to closely align with your career and college plan.

*Summer 11th Grade

Retake SAT or take ACT. (You will only submit your best score)

Review application process for each school you will apply to.

Create a Parchment account so you can send your transcripts to colleges.

Create a resume or talent transcript.

Retake SAT or ACT fall of senior year if needed.

Adhere to college application deadlines, especially if seeking early action or early admission.

Complete college applications by October 31st.

File FAFSA starting in October but no later than March 1st.

Continue to apply for scholarships.

Begin to review college admission decisions, financial aid options, and make a decision on college.

Communicate with college you have selected to accept admissions by January of senior year.

Submit your mid-year report after first semester grades are posted on transcript.

Watch all emails coming in from selected college for additional instructions which can include: scholarships, honors college options, sign-up for orientation, select housing option (if applicable), make deposit for housing.

NCAA Eligibility

If you want to play sports at an NCAA Division I or II school, start by registering for a Certification account with the NCAA Eligibility Center. If you want to play Division III sports or you aren’t sure where you want to compete, start by creating a Profile Page account. 

Click here to access the NCAA Student Resource Brochure