- Start looking at colleges
Go to www.collegeboard.com. Use the College Matchmaker to search for schools that fit your criteria.
- Prepare for and take the SAT or ACT test
- Ask teachers and your guidance counselor for recommendations
- Talk to people with college experience (your guidance counselor, a College Guide if you have one, older friends).
- After January 1, you can start to fill out a FAFSA application, which will qualify you for financial aid from the government.
How do I even start thinking about college?
- Go to www.collegeboard.com and search for schools that fit your criteria.
- Start preparing for the SATs
Start looking at programs at schools – e.g. PEP, TD, Access if you want to stay local. Talk to older friends about college or go to the guidance counselor’s office. Seek the College Guide at your high school if you have one.
Schedule college visits and tours.
Start writing your personal essay and filling out applications (especially the common app)
After January 1, start filling out the FAFSA.
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