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Click on the link below to see a timeline of activities a student should pursue during that particular grade year.

Complete a tentative four-year plan for courses to take in grades 9 through 12. This will be done during the freshman year in your guidance class.
Decide what type of graduation diploma you would like to strive to achieve.
Begin community service activities. Document any kinds of volunteer work or jobs you have held as these will be needed for your college/job resume. Special forms can be picked up in the Guidance Office for this documentation.
Begin to conduct some research into potential careers and post-secondary institutions.
Receive summer school information if you have any failed classes during the school year and need to make them up.
Begin practicing for the Ohio Graduation Test that you will begin to take your sophomore year. See guidance for some practice materials.
Get involved in your school either in sports, band, chorus, musicals, clubs, etc.
Develop great study skills that will help you throughout your high school career.

Take the most challenging course of study available
Begin to look for leadership roles in clubs/activities
Continue development of service activity
Strengthen relationships with peers, teachers, counselors, activity moderators, and employers-they will be writing recommendations for you down the road!
Testing
- Check out policies/opportunities at your school
- Take the PLAN Test in November
- Take the PSAT Test in October
Go to college fairs
Continue working on study habits and note-taking skills
Review cost factors for college and investigate options
Job shadow if possible
Refine/Revise/Update your resume. Keep it simple!
Continue discussing post high school plans with counselor and parent/guardians

Take the most challenging academic program available
Demonstrate leadership and responsibility in community and school
Begin a list of colleges
Gather career information - job shadow or see if your school offers a career day
Make the most out of your part time job
Talk with college reps and ask them questions
Attend evening information sessions about college that occur in your area
Go to college fairs
Discuss testing plan with your counselor
Register, prepare for, and take the PSAT/NMSQT in October
Check out free scholarship searches
Make college visits if your high school permits them
Begin to consider which teachers, moderators, or employers you might use if you need recommendationsContinue talking with your parents/guardians and your counselor about your plans
Request information from colleges
Take the SAT offered March 12th April 1, May 6, and June 3
Research scholarship opportunities
Continue discussing college finances with parents/guardians
Arrange to meet with College Financial Aid Representative
Take the ACT offered April 8 or June 10
Attend college fairs
Athletes- get NCAA Guide
Look for summer job opportunities
Update resume
Save summer earnings for college
Request private scholarship applications

GET ORGANIZED! Have a special box where you keep all the college information. Make copies of any applications you send out and file them. File all correspondence with colleges you are interested in attending.
Application Organizer--a super worksheet to print out and keep with you to make sure everything is in on time to the proper places during your college application process
Talk with counselor/parents
Visit college representatives at your school
Request college info (including financial aid/housing)
Begin to file rolling admission/regular decision apps
Keep copies of apps and forms sent to colleges
Write essays/line up recommendations (if needed)
Send test scores and transcripts to college
Request financial aid applications from colleges
Register for CSS/Financial Aid Profile if necessary (see your guidance counselor
Keep checklist - MEET DEADLINES!
Finish early decision applications
ACT offered October 22
SAT I offered October 8 & November 5

Get FAFSA form - from counselor, college, or online (not available until December)
SAT offered December 3
ACT offered December 10th
Receive Early Admission/Early Decision I decisions
Finish Regular Decision and Rolling Admission Applications
Send mid-year reports, if necessary
Rank schools where you've applied for preference
Get all financial documents in order
Complete FAFSA before February 1, if possible
Attend local financial aid information night, if available
Keep grades up - it matters!
Review SAR (Student Aid Report) carefully
Review financial aid packages
Visit schools where accepted, if needed
Make final decision - mail deposit to ONE school
Notify, in writing, all schools of your choice
If wait listed, contact admissions office if still interested
Contact financial aid office if you have any special financial aid circumstances
Make sure you meet all financial aid requirements