High School Timeline

By College Toolkit

Each Year | Freshman | Sophomore | Junior | Senior

Things to Do Each Year

• Meet with Your School Counselor

  Each year, you should discuss the classes you plan on taking with your school counselor. Also, let them know what your goals are for college. They can help you stay on track and uncover scholarship and college opportunities along the way.

• Summer Job/Internship/Volunteer Work

  Take advantage of the time available each summer to find rewarding job, internship, or volunteer experience. Start looking for these opportunities early in the spring semester because the earlier you start your search, the more likely you are to find a better opportunity.

• Get to Know Teachers / School Counselors / Coaches / Advisors

  Don’t forget you are going to need recommendations for all those scholarship and college applications you send out. The best way to get good recommendations is to build strong relationships with a few teachers, school counselors, coaches, or advisors.

Freshman Year

• Plan High School Schedule

  Make a plan of the courses you would like to take during high school. Many states and colleges require 3-4 years of math and English and 2 or more years of history, science and a foreign language.

• Get Involved in Clubs and Activities

  Research the clubs and activities available in your school and community. Participate in the ones which interest you the most and not just the ones you think will look good o...

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