Fall To-Do Lists for High School Students

SENIORS

• Work on your applications!

• Finish up your college visits.

• Plan your Early Decision and/or Early Action strategy.

• Meet with your college counselor to review your college list and discuss application strategy.

• Meet with college reps if they visit your school.

• Confirm that your recommenders are writing letters for you. Remember to thank them.

• Put effort into your leadership positions.

• Work hard in your classes right away-your early grades will be sent to colleges.

• Take advantage of interview opportunities at colleges that offer them.

JUNIORS

• Sign up for standardized test dates.

• Make a plan for when you will visit colleges either during days off of school or over vacations.

• Decide which extracurricular activities you want to participate in.

• Cultivate relationships with teachers who might write your letters of recommendation for college.

• Think about plans for next summer. Many programs fill up in the winter.

SOPHOMORES

• Think about which extracurricular activities you want to focus on.

• Be thoughtful about which electives you are taking.

• Make plans for next summer.

FRESHMEN

• Make a tentative plan about which classes you will take over the next four years.

• Meet with your teachers before any big assignments or to get extra help if you need it.

• Attend the club fair to learn about the different activities at your school. Join a few clubs or a sports team.

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