Here's the Big Picture, the timeline for high school in a summary version which will ease anxiety over what the focus is supposed to be each year.
#1- Freshman Year-
Get acquainted with your Grad Plan and Course Catalog/Clubs/Activities
Learn your best strategies in note taking, organizing, planning, and how to communicate with your teachers.
#2- Sophomore Year-
PSAT-1st Take
Increase time for extracurricular activities to at least 5 hours a week.
Build your academic resume to include two items per category.
#3- Junior Year-
1st Semester
Begin College Searches,
PSAT Scholarship Counting Year,
Aptitude Tests for Career and College Major Interests,
2nd Semester-
List of Colleges Finalized,
SAT and/or ACT taken 1st time, College Visits
#4- Senior Year-
1st Semester-SAT/ACT retakes for higher scores, College Apps, Financial Aid Apps,
2nd Semester- College Acceptances, Final Decision for Higher Ed, College Budgeting
