College Planning Checklist
(Courtesy of Seattle University, Office of Undergraduate Admissions)
Freshman Year
Take study skills improvement courses to show you how to study and manage your time in high school and in college.
Attend all classes and maintain high grades. Stay on track.
Sophomore Year
Fall
Make certain you're taking academically rigorous courses.
Make a list of your interests and career goals.
Read about majors and careers you are interested in pursuing.
Spring
Meet with your high school counselor to discuss your college plans.
Plan to take rigorous academics in your junior year.
Find out more about college costs and financial aid.
FInd and apply for volunteer, summer internships, or part-time opportunities.
Summer
Keep a calendar of important deadlines and dates of the next two years.
Participate in volunteer, summer internships, or part-time opportunities.
Start searching for colleges/universities.
Visit colleges or browse their websites for more information.
Junior Year
Fall
Register for the October PSAT or ACT PLAN.
Request information from colleges and/or universities.
Visit the NACAC Fair in Seattle.
Winter
Check dates for the SAT or ACT tests.
Spring
Meet with your high school counselor to plan for senior year.
Continue taking rigorous academics next year.
Register for the SAT or ACT in May or June.
Summer
Participate in volunteer, summer internships, or part-time opportunities.
Visit colleges or browse their websites for more information.
Research scholarship opportunities.
Senior Year
Fall
Sign up and register to take the SAT or ACT.
Attend the Preview Day events at colleges and universities.
Request recommendations from teachers and counselors.
Prepare your admission applications.
Visit the NACAC Fair in Seattle.
Do not succumb to Senioritis.
Winter
Submit admission applications.
Submit Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA).
Spring
Visit colleges and universities for the Admitted Student Open House events.
Respond to colleges/universities about your admission by May 1.
Summer
Enjoy a safe summer before you start freshman year.
Attend summer orientation.