College Counseling

Four-Year Roadmap

What We Do—Year by Year

9th Grade: Exploration & Self-Discovery

Introductory meeting with College Preparedness office
Prepare 4-year high school academic plan
Take Pre ACT; Review results with College Preparedness Office
Work hard in classes and earn high GPA

10th Grade: Building Foundations

Take PSAT and ACT at TA
Review and revise 4 year academic plan
Take Youscience personal inventory to gauge personal interests
Take college tour with class
Plan for summer activities

11th Grade: Research & Planning

Take PSAT and ACT
Review and Revise 4 year plan
Take college tour with class
Create tentative list of colleges
Work with College Readiness office to prepare activity resume
Junior College Planning Meetings
Attend College fairs & rep visits
Essay & résumé writing workshops

12th Grade: Applying & Deciding

Attend college bootcamp summer before senior year
Meet with College Readiness Office to finalize college list and applications
Set deadlines for application submissions
Take final ACT in fall
Complete FAFSA and review scholarship opportunities
Celebrate and enjoy the year
Application, FAFSA & scholarship help
Essay reviews & mock interviews
Decision support and transition planning