Things To Do First Cycle

Starting on Your Road to College

We have listed some planning steps that will help you stay on track as you explore your post-high school plans. You need to plan accordingly so that everything is ready to go in your senior year when it's time to submit your application.


  • First Step:
    keep your grades up. Colleges will look at grades for admission; it is especially important that you increase (or at least maintain) your grade performance during your junior and senior years:
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  • Second Step:
    get to know your high school guidance counselor. They are valuable players in the college planning process. Discuss with them your planning and testing dates. You will use them extensively as you research colleges.


  • Third Step:
    practice taking those all important college entrance practice exams. It will help on the day of the real exam. The PSAT (for SAT I, SAT II exams) is usually offered in October and November. ACT prep exams are offered through testing services and online. Check which exam is administered in your area.


  • Fourth Step:
    consider taking Advanced Placement Exams, if applicable. This may save you time and money by testing out of college courses you won't need.


  • Fifth Step:
    meet with college representatives that visit your school. Get a feel of the kind of college you would like to attend.Also consider attending local college fairs and visiting local college campuses. This will expose you to college life and style.


  • Sixth Step:
    keep a record of what you find in your research. This will help compare programs when you need to make a decision:

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