Plan For College

Get a head start on your college plans! See what you can do now to increase your chances of successfully completing high school, going to college, and graduating from college.

9th Grade

  • Take college preparation courses as outlined in the CADR requirements
  • Try your best and get good grades in all of your courses
  • Get involved in clubs, sports, and activities in your community
  • Take opportunities to visit colleges in your area
  • Prepare for the math EOC

10th Grade

  • Take college preparation courses as outlined in the CADR requirements
  • Try your best and get good grades in all of your courses
  • Continue to be involved in extracurricular activities and begin to take leadership positions
  • Volunteer in your community for causes that you care about
  • Research colleges that you may be interested in attending
  • Prepare for the HPSE and EOC

11th Grade

  • Focus on your challenging academic courses and get your best grades possible
  • Prepare for and take the SAT and ACT
  • Be a leader in your extracurricular activities and organize volunteer activities in your community
  • Research requirements and deadlines for the colleges you are interested in
  • Look for scholarships and complete a FAFSA Forecaster

12th Grade

  • Plan your senior course schedule with challenging courses that meet or exceed the CADR and graduation requirements
  • Take the SAT and ACT
  • Complete college admissions applications and submit materials on time
  • Complete and submit the FAFSA and scholarship applications
  • Keep track of application, financial aid, and housing deadlines and follow up paperwork
  • Commit to a college
  • Graduate!
  • Enroll in a summer new student orientation