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This list will help you navigate the college planning process.  \n9TH GRADE  \n¨ Create a four-year high school plan. Think about what you’d like to accomplish in the next four years.  \n§ Make sure you know which high school courses are required by colleges, and that you’re taking the right classes as early as the ninth grade. You can ask your counselor about what those “right” classes are.  \n§ Get to know the levels of courses offered by your school.  \n¨ Start thinking about your life after school, including the types of jobs that might interest you. Of course, these will change—often—but it’s good to start thinking about the possibilities.  \n§ Identify your interests—likes and dislikes—not just in classes but also in every area. This will help you focus on your goals.  \n§ Talk to other people, such as your school counselor, teachers, recent college graduates who are working, professionals in the community, etc., about careers you might find interesting.  \n¨ Meet with your high school counselor. Your counselor knows how to help you get the most out of high school. Be sure to take some time during the school year to discuss post-high-school plans with him or her.  \n¨ Participate in extracurricular activities. Academics aren’t everything. Explore your interest in a sport, school club, music or drama group, or community volunteer activity.  \n§ Remember that colleges would rather see real involvement in one activity instead of a loose connection to several.  \n§ If you’re interested in playing sports in college, research the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) eligibility requirements. The NCAA requires completion of certain core courses; you can find the specifics at [ncaaclearinghouse.net](ncaaclearinghouse.net).  \n¨ Save for college. It’s not too late to put money aside for college. Every little bit helps! Learning about financial aid early on can also help you down the road.  \n¨ Explore summer opportunities. Look for a job, internship, or volunteer position that will help you learn about a field of interest.  \n¨ Get familiar with the PSAT-related assessments and SAT®. Most four-year colleges consider applicants’ scoreson college admission test. Download the free Daily Practice for the New SAT app to get a feel for the kinds of questions you might face on test day.  \n¨ Take the PSAT™ 8/9. If your school offers it, sign up to take the first of the College Board assessments to set a baseline. This test will help you build up your skills to take the SAT in 11th or 12th grade.  \n /MyBigFuture  @ MyBigFuture  @ collegeboard  \n10TH GRADE  \n¨ Meet with your high school counselor—again.  \nBe sure to meet with your school counselor to ensure that your course schedule is challenging enough to prepare you for college.  \n§ Check into any prerequisites for advanced-level juniorand senior-year courses.  \n¨ Take the PSAT/NMSQT® or PSAT™ 10. Depending on your school, you might have the opportunity to take the PSAT/NMSQT in October or the PSAT 10 in February or March. It provides valuable feedback on your college readiness and a free, personalized plan to help you start getting ready for the SAT—and for college.  \n¨ Ask if the PSAT/NMSQT is offered to 10th-graders.  \nAlthough this test is usually given in the 11th grade, it is also often offered in the 10th grade. That’s because it provides valuable feedback through the Student Score Report. You can then work on any of your academic  \nweaknesses while there is still plenty of time to  \nmake improvements.  \n¨ Are you interested in attending a U.S. military academy?  \nIf so, you should request a precandidate questionnaire.  \nVisit [bigfuture.org](bigfuture.org) for more information.  \n¨ Along with your family, do some research about how to obtain financial aid. Many students use financial aid to cover college costs. 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