• OCTOBER
•   Attend John Carroll College Fair on October 8 at 7pm
• Get a notebook to keep all college information organized
• Take advantage of college rep visits to JCCHS
• Prepare for the PSAT
• Prepare for and take the February ACT

• JANUARY-MARCH
• Attend College Planning Panel February 26 @ 7:00 p.m. in the library
• Turn in a transcript release form
• Turn in a student brag sheet and parent questionnaire.
• Attend and encourage parents to attend all college information programs
• Prepare for the ACT and/or  SAT by taking a prep class or study on your own.
• Register for the ACT and/or SAT I
• Watch for meaningful summer enrichment programs that may interest you
• Plan a challenging senior year.  Take the hardest courses in which you are capable of succeeding.

• Begin your college visits
• Explore your Early Decision / Early Action options
• Register for and take the ACT and / or SATI at least once by June
• Develop a resume and turn one in to Mrs. Kok
  
  
  MAY
• Take AP Exams if applicable
• Register for the ACT and / or SAT I administered in June
• Be sure your resume` is on file in the college counseling office
• Seek out and apply to summer programs
• Ask teachers for recommendations

JUNE

• Take the SAT I and / or the ACT again
• Continue your college search
• Arrange college visits and / or interviews
• Review your transcript
• If you have the credentials for admission and plan to apply to in-state colleges, apply now

SUMMER

• Do something EXTRAORDINARY!
• Make appointment to see the college counselor on your own or with your parents if you need help or have questions
• Visit colleges and interview