My11th Grade Planner

Take MyTest

Take the SAT and/or ACT; college entrance exams, should be taken as soon as you are able in order to re-take them later, if needed. Additionally, you will want to take all the AP (advanced placement) Exams for any courses you have completed, saving you time and the cost of college hours. If your school does not offer these exams, ask your Guidance Counselor for optional testing locations.

MyActivities

Visit with your Guidance Counselor, Coaches and/or Teachers. Let them know if you are planning to continue activities into college and ask for their assistance and recommendations.

MyCollege Selection

Make arrangements to visit the colleges you are interested in and then create a list of those you will be applying to. Continue discussions with your family about the resources required to attend the schools on your list. The College Search and College Cost and Tuition Calculator from the College Board can be useful tools.

MyScholarship Search Updates

Update your information with the scholarship searches you are registered with and confirm state deadlines. Start collecting applications, complete sample scholarship applications and ask for references. Here are just a few of the free online search tools available:

Adventures in Education
Broke Scholar
College Board
Department of Education
Scholarship Monkey

Begin MyFinancial Aid

The Department of Education's FAFSA4caster (Free Application for Federal Student Aid Forecaster) allows you and your family to receive an early estimate of eligibility for federal student aid. Use this web site to become familiar with the various types of federal student aid that are available and the application process.