Fall To-Do Lists for High School Students
RISING SENIORS
Start working on your applications before school starts!
Finish up your college visits.
Plan your Early Decision and/or Early Action strategy.
Meet with your college counselor to review your college list and discuss your application strategy.
Meet with college reps when they visit your school.
Confirm that your recommenders are writing letters for you. Remember to thank them.
Put effort into your leadership positions.
Work hard in your classes right away-your early grades will be sent to colleges.
Take advantage of interview opportunities at colleges that offer them.
RISING JUNIORS
Sign up for standardized test dates.
Make a plan for when you will visit colleges, either during days off of school or over vacations.
Decide which extracurricular activities you want to participate in.
Cultivate relationships with teachers who might write your letters of recommendation for college.
Think about plans for next summer. Many programs fill up by the winter.
RISING SOPHOMORES
Think about which extracurricular activities you want to focus on.
Be thoughtful about which electives you are taking.
Make plans for next summer.
RISING FRESHMEN
Make a tentative plan about which classes you will take over the next four years.
Meet with your teachers before any big assignments or to get extra help if you need it.
Attend the club fair to learn about the different activities at your school. Join a few clubs or a sports team.
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