College Readiness Timeline

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Clean up social media accounts Research scholarship opportunities Research colleges

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Fall Sophomore Year    

Get to know your counselor Update your Graduation Plan if needed Identify resources to aid in difficult classes If Free & Reduced, apply for Fee Waivers Take the PSAT Get involved in school and community activities

Freshman Year Meet with your counselor to ensure you are on track for graduation

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Attend Saturday morning help sessions Finalize your list of colleges (3 to 5) Identify the admissions window for your selected colleges Complete FAFSA Complete Youniversal Application Complete your ‘Digital College Portfolio’ (end of September)

Spring Junior Year

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Identify ‘Reach, Match & Safety’ schools** Create and update ‘Digital College Portfolio’ Attend Saturday morning help sessions Identify teachers and community members who can write Reference Letters pertaining to the subject you would like to major in Visit two or more colleges

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Summer Sophomore Year

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Junior Spring Sophomore Year

Choose a community service organization (1 or 2 max) Sign up for ACT/SAT Prepare your resume Enroll in an ACT Prep class* Sign up for classes that align with your Graduation Plan

*Number2.com is a great resource for ACT Prep

Spring Senior Year

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Apply for scholarships Apply to colleges Complete FAFSA if you have not already

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Request eHS transcript prior to Graduation

Senior

Sophomore

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Volunteer 100 hours or more, work, or attend a summer program Visit two or more colleges

Fall Junior Year

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Fall Senior Year

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Summer Before College

Summer Junior Year

Gather college applications for the Fall/Spring Begin college application essays Volunteer 100 hours or more, work, or attend a summer program

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Identify credits for AP classes Request UALR transcript for Concurrent Credit courses

You’re Going to College!

**Petersons.com is a great tool for identifying colleges