Remember to do practice tests for the ACT and SAT - either through CFNC, Collegeboard, or ACT
Take the PSAT if you want to try and qualify for the National Merit Scholarship program.
Check admissions requirements of colleges that interest you. (Minimum GPA, test scores, etc.)
Keep your CFNC plan of study, and your WSHS four year plan, updated.
Attend college fairs when offered and any financial aid workshops as well.
Start visiting colleges that you are interested in.
Start researching scholarships, grants and loans to attend college. Use CFNC, the scholarship databases on our counseling pages, and the college scholarship/financial aid websites to start your research.
Talk with coaches about college sports and athletic eligibility.
You will take the ACT for free in the spring semester - take this test seriously! You can use this score for college entrance exam requirements and scholarship opportunities!
If you are planning to attend a four year college, then also plan to take the SAT in May of your Junior year to get a score from them as well.
Narrow down your list of colleges that you are interested in applying to your senior year.
Find a summer job, or do an internship with Ms. Brown in a career field that interests you.
Get a head start on finding money for college! Go to fafsa.ed.gov for a Federal Student Aid Identification (FSA ID) for both you and a parent or guardian. You'll need them to file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) early in your senior year. Save these IDs in a secure place and do not share them with anyone else.