Summer Top 10 List~Rising Seniors
Top 10 Things to Do Over the Summer before Senior Year!
#1-Register for SATs/Change Spring SAT to Fall SAT
Look for “My SAT” page; Click “Change Registration”; Look for new page with your SAT admission ticket info on it; At the bottom of the page, click “Change my test date; Pick New Test Date; Confirm new date of test on new registration ticket
Linking PSAT to Khan Academy
#2 Practice for SATs--FREE with Khan Academy
It's Personalized to you; Official 8 full-length, real practice tests and content; thousands of practice questions, videos, lessons, and hints plus study and test-taking tips and strategies!
Get feedback about your progress!
Get feedback about your progress!
#3 Complete Naviance College SuperMatch
A great tool to refine your college search!
#4 Search Colleges Using Popular College Search Engines
Find your best college fit~
Academic*
Social*
Financial
Academic*
Social*
Financial
#5 Create a Resume Using Naviance
You can use your resume for college applications and employment opportunities!
#6 Take Virtual College Tours & Make a College List
Stay organized! Make a list, Check Admissions Requirements, Make note of Application and Financial Aid Deadlines
#7 Check out College Essay Tips & Common App Prompts
Organizing your thoughts and creating an essay draft will be very beneficial to you in the Fall!
#8 Read Philadelphia Futures-Step-Up-To-College Guide
A Guide to the College Preparation, Application, Admissions & Financial Aid Processes. The summer before your senior year is the time to prepare for the college admissions process. Start now, and by September you will be ready to apply to college!
#9 Prepare for the Upcoming Financial Aid Process
Keep your stress level low and plan ahead. Follow these tips to prepare for the FAFSA
(Free Application for Federal Student Aid):
(Free Application for Federal Student Aid):
#10 Apply for Scholarships!
Help off-set the cost of higher education! Apply for Scholarships!