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Freshmen Calendar & Action Plan
Semester 1
1. Meet with your guidance counselor to discuss your college plans. Review your schedule with her to make sure you’re enrolled in challenging classes that will help you prepare for college. Colleges prefer four years of English, math, science, and a foreign language.
2. Take the PSAT/NMSQT in October @ MCS
3. Start a calendar with important dates and deadlines
4. Get more involved with extracurricular activities. Make sure you inform your guidance counselor of these activities.
5. Go to college fairs in your area.
6. Review the requirements for the Florida Bright Future Scholarships
7. Start building your G.P.A. Realize that in the end, you will be responsible for the classes you took and the grades you earned and someone besides your parents will be looking at your final grades
8. Attend the Jacksonville National College Fair @ the Prime Osborn Convention Center
Sophomore Calendar and Action Plan
Semester 1
1. Meet with your guidance counselor to discuss your college plans. Review your schedule with her to make sure you’re enrolled in challenging classes that will help you prepare for college. Colleges prefer four years of English, math, science, and a foreign language.
2. Take the PSAT/NMSQT in October MCS
3. Start a calendar with important dates and deadlines
4. Get more involved with extracurricular activities. Make sure you inform your guidance counselor of these activities.
5. Go to college fairs in your area.
6. Start building your G.P.A. Realize that in the end, you will be responsible for the classes you took and the grades you earned and someone besides your parents will be looking at your final grades.
7. Consider taking the PSAT/NMSQT and the PLAN
8. Review the requirements for the Florida Bright Futures Scholarships
9. Attend the Jacksonville National College Fair @ the Prime Osborn Convention Center.
Junior Calendar and Action Plan
Semester 1
1. Take the PSAT/NMSQT on October 14, 2009 @ MCS
2. Start your college search.
a. Make lists of your abilities, preferences, and personal qualities. List things you may want to study and do in college.
b. Jumpstart your college planning by reading about majors and careers. Please visit the MCS Library or the Guidance office for these resources.
c. Attend college fairs and take college tours.
d. NACAC College Fair: at the Prime Osborn Convention Center
3. Start thinking about financial aid.
a. Remember to keep your G.P.A. up
b. There are many scholarships that depend on your grades
c. Familiarize yourself with the FAFSA
4. Register for the SAT and the ACT.
5. Attend the Jacksonville National College Fair @ the Prime Osborn Convention Center.
Senior Calendar and Action Plan
Semester 1
1. Narrow your list of colleges to between 5 and 10 and review it with your guidance counselor. Get an application and financial aid information from each. Visit as many as possible.
2. Make a master calendar and note:
a. Test dates, fees, and deadlines
b. College application due dates
c. Recommendations, transcripts, and other necessary materials
3. Ask for recommendations (teachers, principals, guidance
counselors, etc…). Give each person your resume, a stamped addressed envelope, and any required forms.
4. Write application essays and ask teachers, parents, and
friends to read first drafts.
5. Try to apply “Early Action” or “Early Decision”. Colleges will know you are serious about your education and future goals.
6. Use Scholarship Search @ collegeboard.com and review scholarship books.
7. Stay focused on your grades. Remember most scholarships depend on your G.P.A
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