Planning Checklist for College Admission

For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.

Jeremiah 29:11

While there are many factors to consider when deciding about attending college or pursuing a career, we urge you - above all else - to begin praying for wisdom and guidance as you seek God's will in your journey after high school. We believe that as you live in faith and obedience to the Lord along with seeking first His Kingdom and His righteousness in all you do, God will lead you and bless you to do great things for His Kingdom wherever He places you. God has a magnificent plan for you!

College Visit Checklist & Request

Freshmen

Begin to consider which colleges you might want to attend or which career you may wish to pursue
Plan your high school course selections with college/career in mind
Grades count! Study hard and make good grades
If possible, visit colleges through sports camps, leadership and academic enrichment camps (typically held during the summer)
Participate in service projects and seize any leadership opportunity (community service, student government, etc.)
Participate in extracurricular activities (clubs and sports)
Start a college data notebook (record grades, extracurricular activities, etc.)
Prepare for and take the PSAT when it is offered

Sophomores

Review your high school course selections with college/career in mind
Keep grades up!
If possible, visit colleges through sports camps, leadership and academic enrichment camps (typically held during the summer)
Continue to participate in service projects and seize any leadership opportunity (community service, student government, etc.)
Continue to participate in extracurricular activities (clubs and sports)
Prepare for and take the PSAT when it is offered; begin taking practice tests for the SAT (Reading, Math and Writing) and create a College Board account (if you have not done so already)

Update your college data notebook

Juniors

Review your high school course selections with college/career in mind
Keep grades up! This is the year that your grade point average could determine scholarship opportunities, class rank for junior marshals, etc.
If possible, visit colleges through sports camps, leadership and academic enrichment camps (typically held during the summer)
Continue to participate in service projects and seize any leadership opportunity (community service, student government, etc.)
Continue to participate in extracurricular activities (clubs and sports)
Attend college fairs and/or plan a college campus visit
Update your college data notebook and finalize all information
Prepare for and take PSAT, SAT and/or ACT (spring time)
Complete the College/Career Planning Course and utilize the section of the course devoted to college/career planning to assist you in planning
Begin scholarship searches (some are available to juniors) and many can be applied for after the junior year grades are determined

Seniors

Keep grades up! This is your final and potentially most important academic year!
Attend college fairs and/or visit college campuses
Submit college, scholarship and financial assistance applications prior to winter break; most of these require that the FAFSA be completed prior to submission of applications for these
Re-take SAT and/or ACT to improve scores
Pursue scholarships
Keep a record of all college admission acceptances and scholarships offered (including those declined)
Respond to admissions letters and financial aid awards and send required deposits
Request high school transcript be sent to college (this request should be made to the guidance counselor

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Planning Checklist for College Admission

For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.

Jeremiah 29:11

Freshmen

Begin to consider which colleges you might want to attend or which career you may wish to pursue

​Plan your high school course selections with college/career in mind

Grades count! Study hard and make good grades

If possible, visit colleges through sports camps, leadership and academic enrichment camps (typically held during the summer)

Participate in service projects and seize any leadership opportunity (community service, student government, etc.)

Participate in extracurricular activities (clubs and sports)

Start a college data notebook (record grades, extracurricular activities, etc.)

Prepare for and take the PSAT when it is offered

Sophomores

Review your high school course selections with college/career in mind

Keep grades up!

If possible, visit colleges through sports camps, leadership and academic enrichment camps (typically held during the summer)

Continue to participate in service projects and seize any leadership opportunity (community service, student government, etc.)

Continue to participate in extracurricular activities (clubs and sports)

Prepare for and take the PSAT when it is offered; begin taking practice tests for the SAT (Reading, Math and Writing) and create a College Board account (if you have not done so already)

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Update your college data notebook

Juniors

Review your high school course selections with college/career in mind

Keep grades up! This is the year that your grade point average could determine scholarship opportunities, class rank for junior marshals, etc.

If possible, visit colleges through sports camps, leadership and academic enrichment camps (typically held during the summer)

Continue to participate in service projects and seize any leadership opportunity (community service, student government, etc.)

Continue to participate in extracurricular activities (clubs and sports)

Attend college fairs and/or plan a college campus visit

Update your college data notebook and finalize all information

Prepare for and take PSAT, SAT and/or ACT (spring time)

Complete the College/Career Planning Course and utilize the section of the course devoted to college/career planning to assist you in planning

Begin scholarship searches (some are available to juniors) and many can be applied for after the junior year grades are determined

Seniors

Keep grades up! This is your final and potentially most important academic year!

Attend college fairs and/or visit college campuses

Submit college, scholarship and financial assistance applications prior to winter break; most of these require that the FAFSA be completed prior to submission of applications for these

Re-take SAT and/or ACT to improve scores

Pursue scholarships

Keep a record of all college admission acceptances and scholarships offered (including those declined)

Respond to admissions letters and financial aid awards and send required deposits

Request high school transcript be sent to college (this request should be made to the guidance counselor

Thank you for your interest in South Pointe Christian School! We look forward to hearing from you!

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A Ministry of South Pointe Fellowship

Plan your high school course selections with college/career in mind

Thank you for your interest in South Pointe Christian School!
We look forward to hearing from you!