May
After you receive your first semester grades and take the SAT or ACT at least once, you should have a good understanding of the credentials you'll have when you apply to college. Narrow your research by focusing on colleges that you believe might accept someone with your grades, scores, and characteristics. There's no need to decide where you want to apply for sure, but you should begin to develop some strong possibilities.
To Do:
- If you're taking a June test (SAT/ACT/SAT Subject Tests), keep preparing.
- Ask a few of your teachers if they'd be willing to write you a letter of recommendation next year (they'll appreciate the advance notice).
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