College Planning Overview

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9th Grade Year

 

• 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!

• Apply for scholarships - It's never too early! (https://www.fwisd.org/Page/2509)

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10th Grade Year

 

• Get good grades

• Volunteer – Keep a log of your hours

• Get involved or stay involved in school activities (quality more important than quantity). Work toward leadership positions.

• Plan Jr. and Sr. year classes with graduation requirements in mind

• Consider career plans – take career assessments on Xello

• Begin thinking about what you want in a college 

• Start your resume

• Take the PSAT and practice for ACT/SAT on Khan Academy

• Continue to apply for scholarships - (https://www.fwisd.org/Page/2509​)

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11th Grade Fall

 

• Take challenging classes and make good grades

• Attend College Fair (Sept.)

• Take PSAT one last time (National Merit)

• Practice for ACT/SAT

• Research colleges on Xello

• Visit colleges

• Update your resume

• Stay involved in school activities

• Continue community service

• Continue to apply for scholarships - (https://www.fwisd.org/Page/2509​)

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11th Grade Spring

 

• Take the actual ACT/SAT

• Visit colleges

• Potential college athletes: register for NCAA

• Narrow your college choices

• Stay in clubs/organizations

• Community service

• Continue to apply for scholarships - (https://www.fwisd.org/Page/2509​)

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12th Grade Fall

 

• Take college preparatory classes

• Retake ACT/SAT if needed

• Apply to 3-5 colleges by Thanksgiving

• Keep track of deadlines

• Apply for FAFSA ID#

• Complete FAFSA for financial aid

• Apply for scholarships

• Continue with clubs/organizations

• Volunteer/community service

• Continue to apply for scholarships - (https://www.fwisd.org/Page/2509​)

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12th Grade Spring

 

• Apply for scholarships/Know priority deadlines for consideration for scholarships and financial aid

• Keep your grades strong

• Continue to apply for scholarships - (https://www.fwisd.org/Page/2509​)

• Select your college by May 1

• Be aware of deadlines to submit deposits
  for housing

• Graduate!

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