Meet With a Guidance Counselor to Plan Ahead for College

College Plan Timeline:

Freshman

Fall

1

Freshman Year: Fall, Step 1: College Prep Glossary: From Admissions to Work-Study
2

Freshman Year: Fall, Step 2: Meet With a Guidance Counselor to Plan Ahead for College
3

Freshman Year: Fall, Step 3: Create a Challenging Class Schedule for Future Applications
4

Freshman Year: Fall, Step 4: Extracurricular Activities: Get Involved to Get Into College

Winter

Spring

1

Freshman Year: Spring, Step 1: Maintain Momentum: Refocus Spring Study Habits
2

Freshman Year: Spring, Step 2: Plan Your Summer: Boost Your Credentials in Fun Ways
3

Freshman Year: Spring, Step 3: Sophomore Year Prep: Create a Power Schedule

Summer

Sophomore

Junior

Senior

Your parents will have plenty of opinions about your education so don’t hesitate to bring them to your first counselor meeting.

Your counselor can help you navigate the college application process.

As you proceed through your college search, you’re going to become very acquainted with your guidance counselor. You won’t be on a first-name basis (because that’s inappropriate for teacher types), but you’ll be close.

You should schedule your first student-counselor meeting as early as possible so you can get on the same page sooner rather than later. Be prepared to talk about your high school plans, what academic subjects you’re interested in, and what types of careers you see yourself pursuing down the line.