College Planning Overview
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9th Grade Year
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These grades count when applying to college! ​Develop strong study skills and organizational habits that will help you now and for the years to come!
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Apply for scholarships - It's never too early! (https://www.fwisd.org/Page/2509)
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10th Grade Year
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Get good grades
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Volunteer – Keep a log of your hours
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Get involved or stay involved in school activities (quality more important than quantity). Work toward leadership positions.
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Plan Jr. and Sr. year classes with graduation requirements in mind
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Consider career plans – take career assessments on Xello
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Begin thinking about what you want in a college
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Start your resume
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Take the PSAT and practice for ACT/SAT on Khan Academy
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Continue to apply for scholarships - (https://www.fwisd.org/Page/2509​)
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11th Grade Fall
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Take challenging classes and make good grades
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Attend College Fair (Sept.)
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Take PSAT one last time (National Merit)
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Practice for ACT/SAT
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Research colleges on Xello
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Visit colleges
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Update your resume
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Stay involved in school activities
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Continue community service
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Continue to apply for scholarships - (https://www.fwisd.org/Page/2509​)
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11th Grade Spring
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Take the actual ACT/SAT
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Visit colleges
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Potential college athletes: register for NCAA
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Narrow your college choices
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Stay in clubs/organizations
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Community service
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Continue to apply for scholarships - (https://www.fwisd.org/Page/2509​)
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12th Grade Fall
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Take college preparatory classes
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Retake ACT/SAT if needed
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Apply to 3-5 colleges by Thanksgiving
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Keep track of deadlines
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Apply for FAFSA ID#
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Complete FAFSA for financial aid
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Apply for scholarships
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Continue with clubs/organizations
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Volunteer/community service
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Continue to apply for scholarships - (https://www.fwisd.org/Page/2509​)
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12th Grade Spring
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Apply for scholarships/Know priority deadlines for consideration for scholarships and financial aid
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Keep your grades strong
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Continue to apply for scholarships - (https://www.fwisd.org/Page/2509​)
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Select your college by May 1
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Be aware of deadlines to submit deposits
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Graduate!
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