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"You can be whatever you want to be!  Now is the time to let us help you select courses & tests that will get you there."
Cindy Sawers,
FHS Academic Dean
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Preparing for College
Grade 11
August September October November

* Commit to do your best work and take the most challenging courses

* Make an appointment with your counselor to discuss college options

*   Register to take PSAT/NMSQT to be considered for the National Merit Scholarship competition

*    Attend college recruiter meetings

*   Continue your college search via their websites

*   Set up accounts with free scholarship/college search websites (www.fastweb.com)

* Take PSAT/NMSQT

* Compose a list of  colleges/universities you want to attend; discuss with parents

* Review 2nd semester schedule with your counselor

* Utilize collegboard.com and/or act.org to prepare for SAT and ACT

* Utilize the FHS website to take practice ACT and SAT tests

* Attend College 101 night for parents and students

December January February March

* Continue to look for scholarship and financial aid resources

* Register to take the SAT/ACT tests

* Log onto My College QuickStart at collegboard.com/quickstart to view your online PSAT/NMSQT score report; access your personalized SAT study plan; explore majors and careers

* See you counselor for any PSAT report questions

* Begin searching for college/career summer programs, internships and courses

* Verify your transcript is accurate

* Visit college websites

* Begin college interest planning; compose a list of possibilities

* Select your senior classes

* Pass the exit level ELA TAKS test

April May Summer

* Register and study for AP Exams

* Pass the exit level math, science, and social studies TAKS test

* If you have not take the ACT or SAT  test, register for the summer test

* Take AP Exams

* Create resume, use your portfolio to include awards, honors and talents

* Prepare for semester finals

* Brainstorm about summer job, volunteering, and internships

* Update portfolios and resume

* Visit college campuses

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