10th Grade Counselor Last Names Jones-Z
Continue studying a foreign language. Colleges will be more impressed with a student who can read and write in a foreign language than one who can only say "hola" or "bonjour." Depth in a single language is better than an introductory class to two or three languages.
Get your hands on some cash...for college. Research funding for college, including scholarships, grants, loans, etc. Take a look at the LHS College and Career Newsletter for ideas.
March & April: Register for the May or June SAT or ACT. Students can also register for the SAT II, if required by the colleges. Registration information is available here.
Attend the NACAC College Fair. Each year LHS takes a bus or two to the NACAC college fair for students to interact with college admissions representatives from all over the country. This is a great opportunity to find out what each school has to offer.
Sign up to go on a college tour. Each spring, the counseling center hosts a trip to a local college for a nominal fee. Be sure to listen to the announcements and check your email and website for more information.
Attend the College Information Night held at LHS. Each student is encouraged to attend with their parent or guardian the College Information Night held in June. Students will learn all about the admissions process to get them prepared for applying to college in the Fall of senior year.
Student-Athletes: If you want to play sports in college, you need to register for the NCAA Clearinghouse before the end of your junior year.
Take AP exams as appropriate. Don't just sit for the exam, make an effort to do well on the exam. The score you receive could make a difference in being in college for three years vs. four or five years. Try to get the credit for the class
June-August: The summer before your senior year is a great time to visit colleges. Call ahead to schedule a time to visit so that admissions reps can accommodate you for a tour.
Gather applications and materials for college. This is the perfect opportunity to "get your ducks in a row." Gather everything you need in the summer so that in the Fall you can concentrate on finishing school and completing college applications.
