June To-Dos

Plan ahead this summer with a to-do list to keep you focused on your college future.

Seniors

• Respond to materials you are getting from your intended college in a timely manner. Take advantage of pre-orientation programs if offered.
• Prepare well for orientation by reviewing your course options and developing a list of questions for your advisor.
• Shore up skills such as time management by determining your planning strategies in college (planner, calendars). If you need to improve skills, consider our High School to College Skills Program.
• Put in place a “toolbox” of stress-busting strategies such as meditation apps for your smartphone, and specific plans for regular exercise. Be sure to identify which club/activity you will join once you get to campus.
• If you want to defer college, check the policy of your chosen college. While most will grant the request, others will ask you to reapply if you withdraw.

• Ask teachers for recommendations and complete forms for them and your school counselor by their deadlines.
• Draft your activities resume for later use in your application.
• Register for SAT and ACT now if you have not yet done so and start studying at least a month before the target test date.

• Make plans to take both a practice SAT and ACT to determine which test is a better fit for you. Share your results with us so we can create a testing plan for the coming year.
• Work with us to make a list of activities so you can evaluate and see if you may want to pursue an additional interest this summer or next school year.
• Interested in understanding your strengths and how they apply to careers? Contact us to arrange an online assessment.

• If you haven’t yet found a job or meaningful volunteer work, take a class or pursue one of your hobbies in depth (or find a new interest). Don’t be idle.
• Find a book and keep reading all summer (see our list of suggestions in this issue).

Helpful Resources:

• Applying for Test Accommodations: Start Early!