Create a plan as you enter high school. This plan is not set in stone but gives a good framework. Review the plan every six months and update it based on your child's ability. Often you may change the courses based on how your child is able to handle the load each year.
Note: This is a suggested plan, you can modify it based on the kid's interests and ability.
Note: This is a suggested plan, you can modify it based on the kid's interests and ability.
- Freshman (9th grade)
- 4 year course plan
- Take 1 subject SAT if possible
- Volunteer
- Summer activity
- Sophomore (10th grade)
- Adjust your course plan
- PSAT exam (practice)
- Prepare for SAT/ACT exam. He/she can take the exam if they are ready.
- Volunteer
- Summer activity
- 1 or 2 AP exam(s)
- 1 or 2 Subject SAT exam(s)
- Junior (11th grade)
- Take PSAT exam
- Volunteer
- SAT/ACT exam (final attempt)
- Remaining Subject SAT exams
- AP exams
- Summer activity
- Start working on college essays during summer
- Senior (12th grade)
- Complete college applications by November or December.
- Relax
Note: The items in red have deadlines and cannot be moved to a different year.
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