Select college preparatory courses that challenge and stretch your abilities.

Explore your interests: extracurricular clubs, sports, volunteerism, etc.

Start your college web search.

Prepare to take the Ohio Graduation Test.

Consider taking the PLAN and/or the PSAT.

Explore career options with your guidance office/college access advisor.

Begin campus visits.

Take the Ohio Graduation Test.

Check course selections and credits with your guidance office/college access advisor.

Find your passion through diverse recreational and community service activities.

Explore scholarships. Do your research at the library, on the Internet, through OCIS (ohio Career Information System), etc.

Take PSAT / NMSQT tests in the fall.

Continue campus visits.

Take the ACT and/or SATs.

Retest sections of the Ohio Graduation Test if needed.

Continue to pursue a strong academic curriculum.

Obtain a Personal Identification Number (PIN) at www.pin.ed.gov to assist with filing your FAFSA.

Get financial aid/scholarship information and/or applications from colleges, your guidance office, or a college resource center.

Schedule final round of campus visits.

Ask for letters of recommendation from teachers, coaches, employers, etc. to use for college and scholarship applications.

Send admission applications to colleges of your choice.

Apply for scholarships.

Retest sections of the Ohio Graduation Test if needed.

Plan to attend College Goal Sunday on February 8, 2009 with your parents to assist with completing the FAFSA. For more information, go to  www.ohiocollegegoalsunday.org.

Be sure to file your FAFSA by your colleges' earliest priority dates.

Check with the colleges to which you are applying to see if they require any additional forms.

Pursue other financial aid sources (church, fraternal organizations, etc.).

Visit all campuses to which you've been admitted before making your final decision.

Prepare for March Ohio Graduation Test - the last chance to pass all sections to qualify for your spring commencement ceremony.