Freshman College Planning Timeline
Fall
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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.)
and
2) ICAP Components
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.)
and
2) ICAP Components