- High school course planning
- Selection of extracurricular activities
- Exploring college preferences
- Creating a college list
- Determining the SAT/ACT testing timeline
- Selecting a college major
- Preparing an activity list and resume
- Selecting teacher recommenders
- Identifying essay topics
- Writing strong application essays
- Application follow-up procedures
- Staying organized in application season
- Preparing for admissions interviews
- Identifying affordable colleges
- Searching for and applying to scholarships.
- Completing financial aid forms
- Evaluating financial aid packages
- Appealing for more aid
- Navigating a waitlist or appeal process