Freshmen Year
• Develop good study skills
• Build a four-year plan with your advisor- including possible
off-campus programs
• Make the most of your academic opportunities
• Take interesting classes, try new sports/activities/volunteer
• Build strong relationships with faculty and peers
• Choose summer activities that are fulfilling and engaging
Sophomore Year
• Review your 4-year plan with your advisor, including interest in off-campus programs
• Take PSAT in October
• Attend college counseling meeting to learn about accessing your PSAT scores
•. Remain engaged in academic and extracurricular pursuits
•. Choose fulfilling/engaging summer activities including pursuing a passion, community service, reading, working, spending time with family and friends
•. Check out some college campuses
•. Log into Naviance
• Athletes should be attending showcases/camps and keeping online recruiting forms up to date
Junior Year
FALL
•. Participate in the Junior College Seminar Program
• Attend College Rep Sessions (many hosted at Proctor)
• Take PSAT in October
• Attend Fall Family Weekend College Counseling Presentation
• Students complete “Junior Questionnaire” in Naviance
• Parents complete “Parent Questionnaire” in Naviance
• College Counselor requested or assigned
*Juniors off-campus Spring Term
-Register for the October ACT and November SAT
-Meet with your college counselor to develop an exploratory list
WINTER
• Meet with your college counselor to develop your exploratory list
• Attend weekly Junior Seminar meetings. (Open an Common Application)
• Begin ongoing research of exploratory list
• Register for the Spring ACT and SAT
• Plan and schedule college visits for March break
*Juniors off-campus Spring Term
-Attend off-campus college counseling meeting
-Request teacher recommendations
SPRING
•. Visit colleges over March break
• Schedule a meeting with your college counselor to discuss
your visits and review your list
• Attend weekly Junior Seminar Meetings
• Register June ACT and SAT, if applicable
• Request teacher recommendations
• Discuss Senior Year courses with your College Counselor
SUMMER
• Continue college visits
• Schedule interviews
• Start organizing and reviewing applications
• Work on college essay and supplemental essay questions
• Create a resume of activities, work experience, interests
and community service
• Work on portfolio/ audition if applicable
• Research scholarship opportunities
• Pursue SAT/ACT prep, if interested
• Be productive: work, study, perform community service,
complete summer reading and enjoy time with family
and friends
• August 1st roll over Common App / Match to Naviance
*If you are planning to be off-campus during Fall Term of your
senior year, schedule a August meeting with your college
Counselor
• Register for Fall ACT/SAT
Senior Year
FALL
• Stay focused on academic and extracurricular pursuits
• Schedule a meeting with your college counselor to share
college visits update
• Discuss ED/EA with college counselor
• Attend college admission rep visits at Proctor
• Finalize college essays
• Pull together Financial Aid information
•. Finalize college application list
• Check deadline dates on all college applications
• Interview during Thanksgiving break, if applicable
*Seniors off-campus Winter Term: All Transcript Requests must
be submitted prior to leaving campus
WINTER
• Complete ALL applications no later than December 15th
•. Meet required deadlines for FAFSA and CSS
• Continue to research and apply for scholarships
SPRING
•. Make an appointment with your college counselor to
discuss your final college decision
• Report your decisions in Naviance
•. Take AP Exams (if applicable)
• Final Transcript is automatically sent to the college you
are attending as noted in Naviance
•. Graduation - Congratulations!