This document provides a timeline for high school students to succeed in college. It recommends that students take honors classes and join clubs in 9th grade, do community service and take the PSAT in 10th grade, take the SAT/ACT and research colleges in 11th grade, visit colleges, prepare applications and essays in 12th grade, and apply for scholarships and financial aid. The timeline is meant to guide students through high school activities to help them get into and succeed in college.

1. Timeline for Success Honors Classes Join Clubs Identify Interests Experience Leadership Honors Classes Join another club or school organization Begin Community Service PSAT – Oct Resume PSAT - Oct SAT & ACT Exams (Jan, March, May, June) AP Classes Research Colleges Meet with Guidance Campus Visits AP Classes Top 5 choices Prepare College Essay Letters of Recommendation Take SAT Subjects Community Service Scholarship Essay Deposit Scholarship interviews Renew Scholarship Mentors Support (TRIO) Class Registration Student Assistant Center Tutoring TIMELINE FOR COLLEGE SUCCESS