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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.
10th 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.
- During your freshman year, begin 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 PLAN test in 10th grade. In addition to preparing for the ACT, this pre-ACT test will point out areas you may need to concentrate on.
- 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.
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