The Road to College
FRESHMEN
Students
• Start off strong
• Create study habits that work for your learning style and schedule
• Work on time management
• Value your GPA
• Begin creating an academic resume
• Volunteer to determine studies of interests, talents, and skills
• Take PSAT Test in the spring on campus
• Complete Interest Survey on Naviance
Parents
• Attend Naviance Meetings
• Allow time for your student to volunteer and help manage transportation
Academic Advisor
• Lead Meetings
• Aid in the understanding of the GPA and academic rigor
SOPHOMORES
Students
• Maintain study habits that work for your learning style and schedule
• Work on time management skills
• Value your GPA
• Continue adding to your resume
• Continue volunteering to determine studies of interests, talents, and skills
• Register for Test Prep via Naviance
• Take the PSAT in the spring on campus
• Begin creating college interest ladders on Naviance
• Visit colleges – 2 days with approval do not count against absences
Parents
• Attend College Prep Meetings
• Attend Sophomore Meetings
• Plan for campus visits
Academic Advisor
• Oversee the completion of the resume
• Explain the importance of PSAT/PLAN/SAT/ACT
• Encourage college visits and begin ladder process
• Meet with each student and family in the spring
JUNIORS
Students
• Maintain strong study habits
• Complete College Ladder via Naviance
• Maintain high GPA
• Continue adding to resume
• Visit colleges – 4 days with approval do not count against absences
• Register for Test Prep via Naviance
• Take the PSAT in the fall on campus
• Show leadership in activities for application purposes
• Write college essays in the spring
Parents
• Attend College Prep Meetings
• Attend Junior Meetings
• Allow and plan for campus visits
Academic Advisor
• Oversee the completion of the essays
• Oversee the completion of the application process
• Encourage college visits and final ladder process
• Meet with each student and family in the fall and spring
SENIORS
Students
• Maintain good study habits
• Respond to colleges when they send information and requests immediately
• Maintain high GPA
• Continue adding to your resume for scholarship purposes
• Visit colleges – 4 days with approval do not count against absences
• Continue to take the SAT/ACT in the fall for scholarship purposes
• Show leadership in activities for scholarship purposes
• Keep your counselor in the loop on acceptances
• Indicate on Naviance where applications have been sent
• Indicate on Naviance when a college is selected
Parents
• Attend College Prep Meetings
• Allow and plan for campus visits
Academic Advisor
• Oversee the completion of the application process
• Meet with each student and family in the fall