In High School?

Get to know your guidance counselor early on

Counselors are a tremendous resource, giving students sound information and recommendations for a well-planned path through high school to college and beyond. Following are some general guidelines. More detailed information is available at this website: http://www.collegeincolorado.org.

Grade 9/Freshman Year

http://www.collegeincolorado.org/Plan/Timeline/Grade_9.aspx

• Investigate career paths
• Research college options (certificate programs, career and transfer degrees)
• Determine appropriate class selections
• Begin tracking and recording high school accomplishments (grade reports, awards/honors, volunteer service, etc.)
• Sign up for the College Opportunity Fund (COF)
• Take campus tours

Grade 10/Sophomore Year

http://www.collegeincolorado.org/Plan/Timeline/Grade_10.aspx

• Investigate Advanced Placement (AP) courses
• Take college classes while in high school
• Take the PSAT in October as practice for ACT, SAT and SAT Subject, and PSAT testing
• Take, if appropriate, the SAT Subject Test in June

Grade 11/Junior Year

http://www.collegeincolorado.org/Plan/Timeline/Grade_11.aspx

• Enroll in Advanced Placement courses
• Obtain examination schedules for the PSAT, SAT and SAT Subject Tests, ACT, and AP exams
• Scheduling interviews with college admissions counselors
• Tour college campuses

Grade 12/Senior Year

http://www.collegeincolorado.org/Plan/Timeline/Grade_12.aspx

• Check your transcripts for appropriate credit completion
• Note college application deadline dates in mind and take action as appropriate.
• Take SAT and/or ACT tests and have the official scores sent by the testing agency to the schools you are considering
• Complete and submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and scholarship applications
• Choose a finalist from among the colleges that have accepted you
• Take AP exams
• Notify the finalist institution of your intent to attend and send your nonrefundable deposit
• Request your high school to send your final transcripts
• Contact your college for payment amounts and deadlines