| College Preparation Checklist for
11th Grade |
- Take challenging classes in English, mathematics, science, history,
geography, a foriegn language, government, civics, economics, and the
arts.
- Meet with your counselor or guidance counselor to discuss colleges
and hteir requirements.
- Continue involvement in school- or community-based extracurricular
activities.
- Decide which colleges most interest you. Write these schools to request
information and an applicaiton for admission. Be sure to ask about special
admission requirements, financial aid, and deadlines.
- Talk to college representatives at college fairs.
- Take advantage of opportunities to visit colleges and talk to students.
- Consider people to ask for recommendations--teachers, counselors,
employers, etc.
- Investigate availability of financial aid from Federal, State, local,
and private sources. Call the Student Aid Hotline at the US Department
of Education (1-800-4FED-AID) for a student guide to Federal financial
aid. Talk to your guidance counselor for more information.
- Find out more about the domestic Peace Corps, called AmeriCorps, by
calling 1-800-942-2677 or TDD 1-800-833-3722.
- Investigate the availability of scholarships provided by organizations
such as corporations, labor unions, professional associations, religious
organizations, and credit unions.
- If applicable, go to the library and look for directories of scholarships
for women, minorities, and disabled students.
- Register for and take the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT I), the
ACT, SAT II Subject Tests, or any other exams required for admission
to the colleges you might want to attend. If you have difficulty paying
the registration fee, see your guidance counselor about getting a fee
waiver.
- Continue to save for college.
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