college question?

Question

when should you start applying for college and applying for schlorships and stuff like that??

Answer 1

Take the SAT and PSAT as soon as possible, in my opinion it helps to have some practice on it. In 9th grade, 10th grade, if you can afford it or if the school will pay for the PSAT, take it for practice.

I think some schools make it manadory, others make it optional, either way, TAKE THE PSAT in 11th grade, it may qualify you for scholarships and will get your name out to schools. I did well on this test and it opened up many doors. Its not fair that a test can do this but thats a strange quark in the system and if you can use it to your advantage do this-try on the test but don't be stressed, remember you won't lose something if you do bad because its not actually the SAT but you may get a lot of out it if you do well enough to advance in the National Merit Competition.

Throughout high school gather info, research and email schools. In 11th grade start to visit schools and really look for scholarships. When you visit, set up interviews if you can. Email professors in the depts you are interested in. Tell them you are visiting and see if you can meet with them for a tour or just to talk about the school and your plans. I have found that professors were willing to talk and even excited to do so. This may vary but its worth a try and its good to be interested.

Those are my more unique tips. Other people will give you good advice based on their experiences and your guidance office should as well. Its never too early to start but its also never too late so no matter what grade you are in, start to plan. And most of all, enjoy it. The college search can be a fun thing if you enter it with an open mind ready for challenges and surprises.

Answer 2

You should start looking at schools your sophomore and junior year, and then start interviewing the spring of your junior year and fall of your senior year. In October students normally starting asking for references from teachers and getting applications. Applications should be sent in between Thanksgiving and New Year's.

As far as scholarships go, you can apply to some as early as your freshman year. Athletic scholarships come in your junior/senior year and the biggies-- merit scholarships-- come after or when you are accepted. Most local scholarships are given at HS graduation.

Answer 3

You should definitely start looking in the first half of your jr year in HS and have a list of candidates by spring of jr year. Have all of your applications submitted before Thanksgiving of sr year, that way you won't have to spend the month between thanksgiving and christmas working on applications.
As for scholarships, register with fastweb.com to find private ones that are suitable for you. Fill out the FAFSA by mid-Feb of sr year.

Answer 4

11 th grade...TRUST ME..
In 11th take ur ACT SAT or whatever tests.
Ask ur counselor about any scholarships available.Look for the college u want and apply..they usually say a year to 6 months to apply for a university.
Then in 12th grade
Apply for state scholarships and take dual enrollement
see what financial aid u can get.

Answer 5

in 11th grade take the ACT or SAT then in the fall of 12th grade apply to the schools then winter/spring of 12th grade apply for scholarships

Answer 6

Fall of your senior year will be plenty of time and you will know exactly what to apply for. I would say to talk to your councelor and go to fastweb.com for some great tips!

Answer 7

In your junior year of highschool to get the best of everything.

Answer 8

the start of your senior year or end of junior year.