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College Planning: Where to Start As you begin researching colleges and thinking about life after high school, you may have many questions: Should I take the PSAT? How do I find colleges I might like? How many schools should I visit? When do I start applying for college? How many times should I take the ACT? These (and many more) can be answered by looking through the resources below, spending some time exploring Naviance, and talking to your counselor! Determining what life after high school will look like for you takes some prayerful thinking and research. Check out the Naviance College SuperMatch to find colleges that you might be interested in and the Naviance Career Interest Profiler to find careers you might enjoy. Which courses should I take in high school? Many students have questions about how many years of math, science, or a foreign language they should take in high school to get accepted to their preferred school. Below is a chart outlining possible college paths a student might take and the recommended years by subject. In addition to the number of years, students should consider the rigor of their course load when registering for classes.  College Information Packet Contents College Admission Glossary Family Action Plan: 12th Grade College: How to Get There From Here Assessing Your List of Colleges Finding a College Match: For Parents Finding the Perfect College: For Students Big Future (College Board Resource: find colleges, explore careers, review paying for college) Ready Set Go! I think I found my college, now what? Campus Visit Checklist College Admissions Essay: Dos and Don'ts How to Write A College Application Essay 20 Questions to Ask About Financing College Financial Aid Fast Facts 12 Myths About Paying for College ACT Test Info: The ACT at a Glance |