Guidance Center

Things you should do in preparation for your future:

 

• Focus on your academics in order to have a strong transcript and GPA

• Get involved in extracurricular activities...at least one, but do not do so many that your focus on your academics suffers.  Manage your time wisely.

• Investigate careers and interests using the ILP tools; keep your ILP updated regularly 

• In October, take the PSAT/NMSQT for practice, if desired, this test is given one time each year in October only

• Begin your college search:

  • Create a list of colleges interested in attending

  • Visit the college fair in October (Heritage Hall)

  • Use the college search engines on the internet (see handout and the PLD Guidance website)

  • Visit college representatives when they visit the College and Career Center

  • Keep notes from all college visits

  • Visit the college websites to learn admission requirements and procedures

  • Know which colleges require SAT II subject tests and whether specific subjects are required

  • Determine Costs

  • Look at scholarship opportunities available and make note of when to apply

• In January/Spring, see your counselor for more information about:

  • High school courses to take your junior and senior year

  • Summer Enrichment/Volunteer programs available

• If desired, take the ACT or SAT to gauge your performance and know which areas you need to improve upon

• In the Summer:

  • Be involved in summer programs, volunteer opportunities, community service projects, or have a job

  • Investigate career interests and opportunities

  • Make college visits if the opportunity arises

  • Begin to narrow college choices