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
Create a resumeAdd your activities and accomplishments to your profile and start building your resume.
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Take advanced classes
Explore advanced classesTaking 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.
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Take practice exams
Learn about entrance examsPractice 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.
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
Take the quizzesYour interests and skills will change over time. Keep retaking quizzes to learn about new careers you’d enjoy or excel in.
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Talk to college reps
Build your college listAttend 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.
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Discover new careers
Explore careersUncover careers that are new-to-you and match your interests and goals.
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
Get involvedLearn something new and build your skills through jobs, internships, clubs and activities.
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Learn about free money for college
Learn about financial aidExplore financial aid options and build a plan to pay for college.
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<p>Not sure if you completed all the tasks for 8th grade? Go back to review tasks.</p>
Next: 11th grade
<p>Once you complete your checklist for 10th grade, learn about what’s next 11th grade.</p>