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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