College Readiness

College Preparation Timeline For Tri-Cities Prep Students

Freshman & Sophomore Year

• Start building your college resume:  Look for volunteer opportunities, service-learning and extra-curricular activities to demonstrate commitment
• Look to participate in a college summer program to explore possible career interest.

Junior Year

• Fall (early October) PSATs are administered by Prep staff for all juniors
• College admission counselors come to Prep.  Visits are from 2:50 – 3:20.  Check the calendar for these presentations.
• SAT testing begins early May.
• Familiarize yourself with Collegeboard.com
• Plan college campus visits
• Get to know Prep College Advisor, Mrs. Finch

Senior Year

• Students can re-take the SATs (or take them for the first time if they didn’t take them in the spring)
• Senior Application Day:  This day is scheduled early in October – Only Seniors go to Prep on this day where the faculty helps them complete applications
• College-Apply early!  November 15th is your target date
• Application for the FAFSA begins October 1st.  Get your pin number set up.  Visit:  https://fafsa.ed.gov/
• Check back under College Counselor for a listing of college visits at Prep and upcoming local scholarships application deadlines
• Work on your college application essays – enlist the help of a parent/teacher/friend to edit
• Visit college campuses
• May 1st is the deadline to make your college decision