COLLEGE PLANNING SCHEDULE:

FRESHMAN YEAR

• Become aware of your strengths, abilities, and weaknesses.

• Investigate career information in areas that interest you and match your abilities.

• Analyze the courses you should be taking throughout high school to prepare for those careers.

• Discuss career interests and postsecondary education possibilities with your parents.

• Meet and talk with your school counselor about yourself and your future.

• Become knowledgeable of college entrance requirements.

• Make sure that you have fulfilled the prerequisites for each class for which you have enrolled for your sophomore year.

• Join clubs and activities in your area of interest. Take leadership positions when possible.

SOPHOMORE YEAR

• Begin looking at college catalogs and other material including financial aid material.

• Attend Sumner County College Night at Vol State in the fall to meet college representatives and accumulate college materials.

• Take the PSAT in October for practice in taking college admissions tests. Review item analysis on the PSAT Score Report.

• Take the PLAN (pre ACT) for career inventory information and practice for the ACT.

• Make certain your high school course selections are appropriate for your college/career interests.

• Continue to talk with your parents about your interests and about your family’s ability to help you financially.

• Continue to discuss your interests and concerns with your counselor.

• Apply for a summer job or volunteer opportunity. Research summer programs in your area of interest. Ask your counselor or teachers whether they know of any opportunities. Use www.fastweb.com to search for internships in your area.

• Become involved in clubs and activities to develop leadership skills and expand special abilities and interests.

• Make sure that you have fulfilled the prerequisites for each class for which you have enrolled for your junior year.