High School Career
- Challenge yourself with appropriate courses
- Seek extra help when needed
- Get involved!
Sophomore Year
- PSAT in October (Register at BHS)
- Results of PSAT in to students in December
- Apply for extended time on standardized tests (see your
counselor or special educator if you think you might be
a candidate)
- Explore potential careers
Junior Year- Fall
- PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Time in October
(Register at BHS)
- Results of PSAT to students in December
- Attend BHS College Fair (October)
Junior Year- Spring
- Make an appointment with your counselor
- Register for SAT/ACT (
www.collegeboard.com
or
www.act.org)
- Explore potential careers
- Research a variety of colleges
- Make arrangements to tour college campuses
- Talk to teachers about writing recommendations
- Prepare resume/list of activities
Summer between Junior and Senior Years
- Begin to explore potential topics for application essays
- Find an interesting job/travel opportunity/research position
- Tour/visit college campuses
Senior Year- Fall
- Finalize a comprehensive list of schools
- Early Decision/Early Action candidates see your counselor
September/October
- Attend College Fair (October) and speak with representatives
from colleges of interest
- Prepare applications- Many students are applying online
at
www.commonapp.org
or through the college’s individual website
- Visit with teachers who are writing recommendations for
you
- Visit counselor to review the application process and
transcript release procedure
- Work on essay in English class
Senior Year- Winter
- Financial Aid forms need to be completed (January 1st
and February 15th )
- Stay on track. Don’t let your grades slide!
Senior Year- Spring
- Decisions from colleges arrive throughout the spring
- Weigh options and select a college
- Send deposit to school of your choice (most schools have
a May 1st deadline)
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