College Search

• Research 10-20 colleges and send away for materials
• Visit some colleges
• Attend NACAC College Fairs in the fall
• Attend the spring PNACAC Colleges Fair at Seattle University
• Build a tentative list of colleges you are considering

High School

• Meet with counselor to sign up for challenging senior courses
• Finish junior year with the best possible grades
• Write one good English paper and saved graded copy
• Ask teachers if they will write recommendations
• Look for leadership opportunities in some extra-curricular activities
• Investigate interesting summer programs that tie into your interests

Testing

• Sign up for standardized testing: ACT or SAT
• Prepare for standardized testing - with a test prep organization or on your own.
• Complete first round of standardized testing
• Take AP exams in the spring

Apply

• Draft the Common Application
• Brainstorm and draft essay
• Brainstorm and draft resume