Fall of Junior Year

• Take the PSAT test

Spring of Junior Year

• Take the ACT or SAT (you can retake it in the fall)
• Begin reading publications and college guides prepare a working list of colleges in which you are interested

Summer and Early Fall

• Call schools you are interested in for information
• Begin visiting college campuses
• Attend local college fairs and make contact with college representatives

September-November of Senior Year

• Begin the admissions and housing applications process at 3-6 of your top schools
• Start researching scholarship opportunities

December of Senior Year

• Begin writing scholarship essays, making sure to meet all deadlines

January-February of Senior Year

• Turn in scholarship applications begin the financial aid application process

Spring of Senior Year

• Narrow choices to 2-3 schools and research these thoroughly
• Choose your college from those which have accepted you