March
March is a great time to complete some key action steps
in the college process, listed below for grades 9-12.
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Seniors
As you complete your final semester of high school, make sure to thank the people who helped you along the way. Do not get senioritis - remember, the work you do this year is the best predictor of the kind of work you will do in college.
Ensure that you are spending your time focusing on the colleges that said YES. As your time allows, make campus visits and participate in virtual admitted student programs. Students located in Florida, now is the time to apply for the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship. Click HERE for some answers to frequently asked questions.
Make sure to make the most of the remainder of your high school career - work hard, have fun, and be kind!
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Juniors
Prior to the summer, there are some major tasks you should complete:
1) Request two academic letters of recommendation. Occasionally, a third letter of recommendation may be appropriate - speak with the CACG folks or your school counselor to discuss this option.
2) Finalize your resume to date - check in with Nataly Lambert if you have not already.
3) Begin work on your Common Application.
4) Write a working draft of your main Common Application essay. Click HERE to see the essay prompts.
5) Do the work to develop a list of colleges that makes good sense for you - utilize research books, websites, virtual tours, and campus visits. Click HERE to learn about 13 college admissions myths that have been debunked.
6) Complete your YouScience inventories. Contact Kristen if you need access to your account.
As you pick classes for next year, choose rigorous classes that will challenge you and make admissions officers confident in your abilities. Click HERE for more information choosing classes for college benefit. Remember the 4x5 rule; colleges like to see students taking five academic classes for all four years of high school.
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Sophomores
Start to think about creating and executing your standardized testing preparation plan. It is a great time to begin taking mock tests that can help you decide what standardized test might be best for you. Please ask the CACG team if you need help locating good practice test options.
Finalize your classes for next year. Consider the 4x5 rule; colleges like to see students taking five academic classes for all four years of high school.
As the summer nears, it is time to confirm your meaningful summer plans. If you are still deciding, click HERE for a list of potential summer programs you can explore. Additionally, click HERE to conduct a summer program search. Make sure you are taking the time to reflect on your year to date and consider how you would like to finish up this school year.
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Freshmen
It is time to solidify your meaningful plans for this summer. Take the opportunity to do something you care about. If you are still deciding, click HERE for a list of potential summer programs you can explore. Additionally, click HERE to conduct a summer program search.
If you have not already, confirm your classes for 10th grade. Take the most challenging course load you are confident you can succeed in. Remember, many high schools have a drop/add period for the first two weeks of school. You can utilize this period to your advantage, as sometimes it is wise to try a demanding class and move down if needed.
Work hard and ask for help if you need it!
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