Explore and think about life after high school.
Focus on Academics
- Register for the rest of your A-G classes and a senior year math class to help you prepare for college math. Don’t forget to keep up your grades.
- Take any summer school classes needed to maintain a C- or higher in A-G classes.
- Consider taking the SAT and/or ACT exams.
NOTE: The CSU no longer requires SAT or ACT scores for admissions eligibility. The scores can be used to measure your readiness for placement into general education Math and English courses during your first year of college.
Explore & Plan
- Talk to a counselor about the year ahead and discuss your ideas for life after high school.
- Explore summer opportunities on college campuses and attend college prep events.
- Start developing a résumé—a record of accomplishments, activities, and work experience. It will be an important part of your college and scholarship applications.
Get Out & Do Things
- Explore careers that match your interests and strengths.
- If you haven’t participated in many activities outside of class, now is the time to sign up. Consider clubs at school, team sports, leadership roles, or involvement in a religious or civic community group.
Money Matters
- Start searching for local scholarships and national scholarships.
- Check out tuition and cost of living expenses, and cost savings of living at home.
- Estimate your financial aid. Talk with family about different options to pay for college.