The Ultimate 11th-12th Grade College Prep Blueprint! 🎓
- Shelly Rufin
- 23 hours ago
- 4 min read
By Shelly Rufin, MSHS
Educational Consultant
Harvard Business School
EDFIN College Planning
Serving families for three-decades
Ace college admissions with this comprehensive timeline for high school juniors/seniors:
Fall Semester (11th Grade)
1. 📚 Take rigorous courses (AP/IB).
2. 📝 Register for the PSAT/NMSQT.
3. 🌟 Engage in extracurriculars, sports, and leadership roles.
4. 🎯 Research colleges matching your interests and goals.
5. 💼 Explore potential careers.
Spring Semester (11th Grade)
1. 💬 Meet with your counselor to discuss college plans.
2. 📄 Take the SAT/ACT for the first time.
3. 🏆 Develop extracurricular activities and leadership roles.
4. 🎒 Attend college fairs and open houses.
5. 🌱 Build relationships for recommendation letters.
Summer Break (Between 11th and 12th Grade)
1. 📖 Work on college essays, resumes, and applications.
2. 📚 Participate in academic summer programs.
3. 📈 Continue SAT/ACT test prep.
Fall Semester (12th Grade)
1. 📝 Retake the SAT/ACT if necessary.
2. 🧐 Narrow down your college list.
3. 📄 Complete the FAFSA starting October 1st.
4. 💼 Refine your resume and gather recommendation letters.
5. 📈 Submit college applications before deadlines.
Spring Semester (12th Grade)
1. 📊 Compare financial aid offers and seek additional scholarships.
2. 🎉 Make your final college decision by May 1st.
3. 👨🎓 Enjoy your last months of high school!
Stay organized, focused, and determined during this exciting time! Best of luck on your college adventure!
STORY TIME!
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Shelly Rufin,
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Are you the parent of an 11th grader, poised on the brink of their college journey?
If so, this message is tailored to you—discerning families who understand that success in the college application process is more than just meeting deadlines; it's about securing a future of limitless possibilities.
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Founder/Owner EDFIN College Planning Harvard Business School
As a parent, like many of you, navigating college admissions and paying for college can be frustrating. Link to bio
As a prior Director of Financial Aid & Scholarships for fifteen years, with an expertise in Federal & State Regulations, strategic analysis, marketing, and as a college career professional over 31 years serving 3,000 plus students; one-on-one sessions guiding students and families with information and tools **** to make smarter financial college decisions. . . . click link to read full bio.
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