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7th grade- Mindset
Teachers need to start preparing middle schoolers to start thinking about college and career plans. At this time, 93% of 7th graders are intending on going to college. -
8th grade- Time Management
Teachers need to be teaching time management and organizational skills in order to help students keep up with challenging course loads. Students need to start thinking about high school courses and about college and career plans. Here's a link to a time management quiz: https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newHTE_88.htm -
9th grade- Get Involved!
It's time for teachers and parents to start encouraging children to get involved so they can start gaining experiences and learning new skills. https://youtu.be/wK-yIIOg5wo -
9th grade- Investigate Colleges
Look into entry requirements and develop curriculum that aligns with the institutions that interest your children. Here a quiz about which college is the best fit for you: https://www.collegecovered.com/getting-into-college/quiz-what-type-of-college-is-the-best-fit-for-me/ -
10th grade- Advanced Placement Courses
Advanced Placement classes offer extra challenges and early exposures to the expectations of college coursework. https://youtu.be/fgCg2ikaZdI -
10th grade- Practice Tests
Take the PSAT or practice ACT in the Fall of your Sophomore year. -
11th grade- Take the ACT
Encourage students to take the ACT/SAT as early as possible. This way they have the chance to give a test another shot. https://youtu.be/yXPwtO72CR0 -
11th grade- College visits
Encourage students to attend college visits and experience college life firsthand. Finalize list of schools that students wish to apply to. -
12 grade- Start Preparing for Curriculum
Start encouraging children to maintain a routined schedule. Start using materials to prepare them for college courses. -
12 grade- Apply!
Deadlines for college are usually in December. Monitor progress and encourage early admission.
