college edge  By Julie Bruner

June

Seniors in High School

•Get ready for graduation and all of the fun.

• Ask for email addresses and phone numbers from classmates. This is the last time you will all be together as a class.

• Give your counselor your final transcript request form to send to your college. If you decide to remain on a waitlist at another school, make sure to have your transcript sent there as well.

• If you took any dual-enrollment or university-level classes, it is your responsibility to request transcripts from that university to be sent to your college if you want the credit hours.

Juniors in High School

• SAT tests are June 7. AP/IB exams best prepare you for the SAT subject tests. Since you don’t know where you are applying yet, choose to take at least two subject tests. Colleges prefer to see a math and a second of your choice. For students finishing pre-calculus, plan to take the Math IC (calculator) subject test. Higher-level math students should be ready for the Math IIC.

• If you want to study engineering/architecture, check with colleges about SAT requirements, such as Chemistry, Physics or Math IIC.
• For those registered to take the ACT, be ready by June 14.

• Focus on your final exams.

• Journal your college visits. Write thank-you notes.

Julie Bruner, M.Ed., is the author of “Getting My Tail Into College,” a college planner for high school juniors and seniors. Formerly a college counselor at Maggie Walker Governor’s School and now at Trinity, she can be contacted at www.thecollegeplanners.com.

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