10th grade
Learn about the college application process and continue to build your resume.
Fall
Start the year off by preparing to apply to college with practice entrance exams and building your college readiness skills.
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Build your resume
Add your activities and accomplishments to your profile and start building your resume.
Create a resume - 2
Take advanced classes
Taking advanced classes now will help you get ahead later. Advanced Placement (AP), Dual Credit and other advanced classes will prepare you for college, and help you stand out when you apply.
Explore advanced classes - 3
Take practice exams
Practice makes perfect, and that goes for tests, too! Taking exams like the PSAT and PreACT will help prep you for tests like the SAT and ACT later in high school.
Learn about entrance exams
Spring
In the spring, retake career quizzes and explore careers to build a short list of careers you like. Use these as a starting point for exploring college programs.
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Retake interest and skills quizzes
Your interests and skills will change over time. Keep retaking quizzes to learn about new careers you’d enjoy or excel in.
Take the quizzes - 2
Talk to college reps
Attend college fairs and tours, and talk to admission reps while you're there. Discovering what you like in a school will help you build a college list.
Build your college list - 3
Discover new careers
Uncover careers that are new-to-you and match your interests and goals.
Explore careers
Summer
During your summer break focus on building a list of colleges that you want to apply to and continue to build your resume by staying involved in activities.
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Make summer count
Learn something new and build your skills through jobs, internships, clubs and activities.
Get involved - 2
Learn about free money for college
Explore financial aid options and build a plan to pay for college.
Learn about financial aid
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