College Prep Resources By Grade
Grade 8
- MEFA College Planning for Middle School Families: If you have a child in middle school, now is the perfect time to start thinking about college MEFA
Grade 9
- College Raptor’s 9th Grade Checklist: Offers tips on identifying interests, planning high school courses, and exploring extracurricular activities. College Raptor
- CollegeVine Freshman Year Guide: Focuses on building a strong academic foundation, selecting challenging courses, and extracurricular involvement. CollegeVine
- BigFuture by CollegeBoard: Provides a structured 9th-grade planning checklist for academics and college readiness. BigFuture.
- MEFA College Planning Tips: Encourages PSAT preparation, campus visits, and exploring AP/IB options. mefa.org.
- ThoughtCo College Prep Advice: Covers taking rigorous courses, maintaining grades, and pursuing meaningful extracurriculars. ThoughtCo.
Grade 10
- Ivy Academic Prep: Guides students on taking the PSAT and exploring college fairs. Ivy Academic Prep.
- CollegeVine Sophomore Tips: Stresses creating an academic plan and joining leadership-focused activities. CollegeVine.
- BigFuture Sophomore Checklist: Highlights exploring majors, researching colleges, and improving study habits. BigFuture.
- MEFA PSAT & Class Planning Advice: Helps in identifying GPA requirements and aligning classes with potential majors. mefa.org.
Grade 11
- College Board SAT Prep: Offers free SAT prep resources and practice tests to boost scores. Prepare for the SAT.
- National Merit Scholarship Program: Leverages the PSAT for scholarship opportunities. Read More.
- Common App Exploration: Start learning about the Common Application for future college applications. VisitCommon App.
- CollegeVine Extracurricular Leadership Tips: Focus on leadership roles in clubs and activities. View Tips.
Grade 12
- BigFuture Senior Checklist: Detailed steps on applying to colleges, financial aid, and scholarships. BigFuture
- FAFSA Application Help: Guidance on filling out financial aid forms. Learn About FAFSA.
- Scholarship Search Tools: Platforms like Fastweb and Scholarships.com offer databases for scholarship opportunities. Explore Scholarships..