Freshman College Planning Timeline 

Fall

• Meet with your school counselor to talk about college and career options and to make sure you’re taking the most-appropriate classes. Learn more about the high school counselor’s role.
• Set goals for the school year. Working toward specific goals helps you stay motivated and focused.
• Explore extracurricular activities. Getting involved in clubs and other groups is a great way for you to identify interests and feel more engaged in school. Read more about the benefits of extracurriculars.

Winter

• Start thinking about financial aid. It’s not too early to look into types of aid that could help you cover college costs. Start by reading 7 Things You Need to Know About Financial Aid.
• Discuss next year’s classes. Make sure you are challenging yourself — and taking the courses college admission officers expect to see. Learn more about the high school classes that colleges look for.

Spring

• Start a college list. Visit College Search Step-by-Step to get tips on starting a college search and figuring out what matters most to you when choosing a college.
• See how much you need to save for college. Use the College Savings Calculator to get an idea of where you are compared with your savings goal.
• Make summer plans. Summer is a great time to explore interests and learn new skills — and colleges look for students who pursue meaningful summer activities. Find out ways to stay motivated this summer.

Denver Scholarship Foundation

DSF 9 Directory

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS-
         1) 23 High School Credits 
                   English 4.0 Credits
                   Math 3.0 Credits (1 Year Geometry or Higher)
                   Science 3.0 Credits
                   Social Studies 3.0 Credits (Must include Civics and Economics)
                   Elective/Fine/Practical Arts 10.0 Credits (Art, Technology, Business, CTE, Music, etc.)

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         2)  ICAP Components