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Organize Your College Search

Organize Your College Search with checklists, articles, videos and tips from the team at www.StudentAdvisor.com. “We have checklists for each year of high school, with more than 50 tasks that students & their parents can track together throughout each year” said Dean Tsouvalas, Editor-In-Chief of www.StudentAdvisor.com. Now parents and students can easily work together to fully prepare for a smooth college search.

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H.S. Freshman Year Tasks
- Get to Know Your Guidance Counselor
- Continue/Begin Your College Savings Plan
- Start Talking About Colleges and Careers
- Do Not Skip Career Days or Events
- Enroll in College-Prep and Tech-Prep Courses
- You Must Get Involved in Extracurriculars
- Visit Friends/Relatives in College Any Chance You Get
- Summer is Vital: Volunteer or Take Enrichment Classes
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H.S. Sophomore Tasks
- Take the PSAT in October
- Take the Pre-ACT Test
- Know College Requirements when Picking Courses
- By December, Talk to Counselor About PSAT Scores
- Start Community Service or Volunteer Hours
- Work Toward Leadership Role in Extracurriculars
- Always be Reading Books About Your Interests
- Pay attention to Your Writing Grades. Pivotal!
- Spring: Ask Counselor about AP Courses
- Visit at Least One College Campus
- Attend College Fair at School -- yes, as Sophomore
- Take SAT Subject Tests in May and June - When Material is Fresh
- Your Summer Job Should Start Help Saving For College
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H.S. Junior Year Tasks
- Know Your Class Rank
- Take Your PSAT Again in Fall
- Get a Social Security Number
- Interview with College Reps Visiting School
- Start Div. I or II Sports Certifications if Interested
- Fall: Start Any Military Academy Applications
- Read College Reviews
- Firmly Understand Application Procedures at Colleges
- Start to Know What Colleges Interest You - and Costs
- Enroll in SAT PREP Course to Improve Your Score
- Know If Colleges Want SAT, ACT or SAT II Subject Tests
- Plan to Take the ACT Test in May or June
- Talk to Your Parents About Colleges You Like
- in Spring, Confirm You're Meet All Grad Requirements
- Talk to Your Favorite English Teacher About College Essay
- Think About 3 Adults to Write College Recommendations
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Summer After Junior Year
- Visit the Campus of Your Top 5 Choices
- Send a Thank-You Letter After Each Interview
- Practice Filling Out A College Application
- Compose Rough Drafts of College Essay
- Understand How to Apply for Financial Aid
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H.S. Senior Year Tasks
- Fall: Confirm You Have Courses to Graduate
- Males Must Register for Selective Service at Age 18
- Make a Calendar with all Deadline for Applications
- Start Early Collecting College Recommendations from Adults
- Give School Report Forms to Guidance Counselor ASAP
- Take or Re-Take the SAT and ACT Tests as Necessary
- Visit Colleges When Classes Are In Session
- ROTC Scholarship Deadlines are Usually Dec. 1!
- Make Copies of All Applications Sent and Keep Them Filed
- Fill Out FAFSA Form, Due After Jan. 1
- Most Acceptance Letters Arrive Between March 1 and April 1
- Make a College Choice and Deposit, Typically by May 1.
- Don't Let Grades Suffer. Graduate!
- Behave - Scholarships and Admissions Can Still Be Revoked!
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30 Admissions Questions

http://guides.studentadvisor.com/launch.aspx?eid=c99f58c8-f2be-4834-bc86-5b6982f57c5e&pnum=30

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Use Social Media to Get Accepted

http://www.studentadvisor.com/pages/6-ways-to-use-social-media-to-get-accepted-to-college

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Secrets to Campus Tours

http://www.studentadvisor.com/guides/campus-visits-guide

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Parents' Survival Guide

http://studentadvisor.com/guides/parents-survival-guide

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How to Get Accepted

http://www.studentadvisor.com/guides/navigating-admissions

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Hidden Scholarship Secrets

http://www.studentadvisor.com/guides/scholarship-secrets

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Find Money for College

http://www.studentadvisor.com/guides/guide-to-student-loans

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What the Heck is FAFSA?

http://www.studentadvisor.com/guides/free-fafsa-guide

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Prepare to Study Abroad

http://www.studentadvisor.com/guides/study-abroad

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Where The Scholarships Are

http://www.studentadvisor.com/pages/6-places-to-look-for-scholarships#.UNxgBInjn5g

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Get that College Internship

http://www.studentadvisor.com/guides/guide-to-internships

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Get that Graduate Degree

http://www.studentadvisor.com/guides/graduate-degree-guide

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How to Save at College

http://www.necn.com/pages/video?PID=BrMS0dYPh01vCQy7kZlMaMi9njcggJZo

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Does Aid Affect Admissions?

http://www.studentadvisor.com/pages/about-financial-aid-does-it-affect-admissions#.UNxiGInjn5g

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Best Social Media Colleges

http://www.studentadvisor.com/top-100-social-media-colleges

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H.S. Freshman Year Tasks

H.S. Sophomore Tasks

H.S. Junior Year Tasks

Summer After Junior Year

H.S. Senior Year Tasks