February

• Plan your senior year classes. Be sure next year’s classes include required courses for both high school graduation and admission to top colleges and universities. Your senior year curriculum should be challenging to show college admission officers you are ready for the rigors of college-level coursework.

• Apply to college summer enrichment programs (if interested).

• Continue to prepare for the ACT® scheduled for April and the SAT Test™ scheduled for May. Learn strategies for taking the tests, the types of questions to expect, and how to best use your time during the tests. It is recommended to enroll in classes given by an expert instructor who teaches test-taking strategies and approaches.

• Register for the ACT® schedule in April.

• Register for the SAT Test™ scheduled in May.

• Register to take AP tests if you are enrolled in AP courses. Work with your AP course teachers to make sure you are registered to take the tests in May.

• Begin searching for colleges and universities that best suit your needs. Identify schools of interest so you can complete both detailed research and college campus visits prior to the coming fall.

• Complete online registration for national scholarships.

• It's important to be professional in all interactions with college and university representatives.

• Continue to develop respectful, hard-working relationships with your teachers. Good relationships result in superior letters of recommendation.

• Attend college fairs this spring. Remember to be professional in all interactions with college and university representatives.

• Visit with college representatives who come to your high school. Read information and ask questions to see if their school may be a good fit for you.