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Students
Planning for College - Staying Ahead in High School
Getting started early on your college search will help you get through the application process in a timely manner. The following timeline will help keep you on track as you progress toward graduation from high school. [View Timeline]
11th Grade
- Meet regularly with your guidance counselor to discuss your course schedule, academic performance, and college interests. Your counselor can offer you advice to help prepare you and keep you on track as you journey toward high school graduation and enrollment in post-secondary education.
- Explore different colleges using the web. The web is a great tool for learning more about what colleges offer in terms of academic programs, campus life, scholarships, etc. IHaveAPlanIowa.gov has a great tool for exploring colleges on the web: EXPLORE SCHOOLS.
- Continue recording all activities and clubs you are involved in, including school-related activities and community service. Also, document any awards or honors you receive. By taking a few minutes to keep this up-to-date, you can save the frustration of trying to remember it a few years down the road.
- Take the ACT/SAT test in 11th grade. To prepare for taking the ACT, check out the I Have A Plan Iowa™ test prep, ACT test prep, and SAT test prep.
- Decide what is important to you in a college. By identifying college selection factors such as academic programs, campus life, cost, and size, you can be sure you are making the best choice for your higher education pursuits.
- Visit colleges over the spring and summer. You can learn more about the institution you are interested in and consider if it will be a good fit for you.
2012 - 2013 ACT Test Dates (Register Now)
Test Date |
Registration Deadline |
Late Fee Required |
September 8, 2012 |
August 17, 2012 |
August 18 - 24, 2012 |
October 27, 2012 |
September 21, 2012 |
September 22 - October 5, 2012 |
December 8, 2012 |
November 2, 2012 |
November 3 - 16, 2012 |
February 9, 2013 |
January 11, 2013 |
January 12 - 18, 2013 |
April 13, 2013 |
March 8, 2013 |
March 9 - 22, 2013 |
June 8, 2013 |
May 3, 2013 |
May 4 - 17, 2013 |
2012 - 2013 SAT Test Date (Register Now)
U.S. Registration Deadlines (Expire at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time, U.S.A.)
Test Date |
Registration Deadline |
Late Fee Required |
October 6, 2012 |
September 7, 2012 |
September 21, 2012 |
November 3, 2012 |
October 4, 2012 |
October 19, 2012 |
December 1, 2012 |
Novemer 1, 2012 |
November 16, 2012 |
January 26, 2013 |
December 28, 2013 |
January 11, 2013 |
March 9, 2013 |
February 8, 2013 |
February 22, 2013 |
May 4, 2013 |
April 5, 2013 |
April 19, 2013 |
June 1, 2013 |
May 2, 2013 |
May 17, 2013 |
Calculate your Regent Admission Index (RAI) Score
Students from Iowa high schools planning to attend Iowa State University, The University of Iowa or University of Northern Iowa, must have a Regent Admission Index score of at least 245 and take the minimum number of required high school courses to qualify for automatic admission.
Regent Admission Index (RAI) Score | Calculate your own RAI |
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