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College 101Preparing for College

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6-8th Grade ChecklistChallenge yourselfPay attention to GRADES Learn about high school Get InvolvedMeet your school counselorTalk about college with parents

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9th Grade ChecklistChallenge yourselfPay attention to GRADES Get involved Start a RESUMEMeet your school counselorwww.collegefortn.org

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10th Grade ChecklistContinue challenging yourself Stay involved Update resumeJOB SHADOW/career dayTake PLAN/PSATwww.collegefortn.org

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11th Grade ChecklistContinue challenging yourself Leadership positions Update resumeTake ACT/SATAttend college fairVisit a college campus

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12th Grade ChecklistFall Semester Take and retake the ACT/SAT Apply to several colleges (admissions, institutional aid, etc) Complete local/private scholarship applications

Spring Semester Complete 2016-17 FAFSA available January 1, 2016 Continue completing local/private scholarship applications Review college acceptances, compare financial aid

packages, ask questions, and follow up as needed