Academic Planning & College Consulting Program
9th Grade (October & March)
- Introduction to college preparation
- Assessment of college path
- Extracurricular information (volunteers/jobs)
- School courses/focus on GPA
- Summer break planning
- Take first PSAT
- Explore possible opportunities for awards/recognition
10th Grade (October & March)
- Potential college lists for LACS students
- Narrow down interests/strengths
- Evaluate PSAT & SAT prep
- Extracurricular activities
- Summer break planning
- Significant differences between high school and college
11th Grade (October & March)
- Introduction to building a resume for your college application
- College application guidelines
- Finalize/gather extracurricular information
- Explore available majors
- List prospective schools
- SAT/PSAT score evaluation
- SAT prep
- First rough draft of college list
- Summer break planning
12th Grade (only 1st semester)
- Introduction to college applications
- Explore resources regarding scholarships
- Finalize resume
- Finalize college lists