College Search Checklist
Overwhelmed by the college selection process? Well, take a deep breath—it’s not as tough as it seems! Hang in there, and use this simple checklist to help you out with being open and prepared, doing your research, making campus visits, and taking action early in the process.
How to
1. Be open,
2. Be prepared
3. Make visits, and
4. Act early
Freshman Year
Fall: Start your “college prep” coursework
Spring: Talk to your favorite teachers about their college choices
Summer: Relax! (And READ.) Look for a summer job and start saving money for college.
Sophomore Year
Fall: Talk to seniors in your school about their college choices.
Spring: Start on your “What I Want From College” list.
Spring: Attend a local college fair.
Summer: Relax! (And READ.) Continue putting money aside for college expenses.
Junior Year
Fall: Identify the colleges that match your “What I Want From College” list.
Spring: Attend a local college fair to see if there are other good choices.
Spring: Take the ACT or SAT.
Spring: Visit the schools on your list. 5-10 max.
Summer: Take the ACT or SAT again, if you feel you should. Keep building up your college savings account.
Good luck!
by John P. Cole
Source: careersandcolleges.com
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