Hillsborough High School IB Alliance

Summer and Fall:

• SAT and/or ACT Preparation
• Create a list of colleges that interest student
• Visit college campuses during summer 
• Register and take PSAT/NMSQT, which is given in October. The PSAT/NMSQT qualifies students to compete for National Merit Scholarships.
• Attend college fairs.
• Modify the list of colleges and universities that interest the student.
• Review college admissions criteria.

Spring

• Register and take the SAT and/or ACT between January and June.
• Begin Service Academy and ROTC application process. Students will need to obtain a congressional nomination for the Service Academies.
• Register and take two SAT II Subject tests in areas the student is taking AP exams at the May or June test date.
• Maintain academic performance as this will be the student’s GPA and class ranking that will appear on college applications.
• Visit prospective colleges.
• Create a resume of school activities, honors & awards, and community service from grades 9 – 12.
• Request teacher letters of recommendation for college applications.

For a college readiness checklist, Click here.