Palm Harbor Nighthawks College Prep Program
COLLEGE PREP CHECKLISTS
Freshman Year
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Set four year Academic Plan with your high school counselor
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Set academic goals with family
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Meet with Director of Coaching and start a PHSC College Prep folder
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Set soccer achievements for yourself
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Wish List of college you would to attend
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Participate in school activities (i.e. student government, club...)
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Community service opportunities
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Attend PHSC College Prep clinics and seminars
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Sophomore Year
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Set Academic Plan for school year with counselor (Review & Revise)
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Review grades and goals with parents
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Start listing 20 schools you are interested in.
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Add to your PHSC file a contact lists (include school, coaches name, e-mail)
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Attend College Night at high school functions
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Sign up for PSAT
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PHSC team going to College Showcases
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Meet with Director of Coaching & your parents to go over plan
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Start gathering information to write your cover letter, and resume
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Your PHSC College Prep folder starting to fill up with info...
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Plan to visit college campuses
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Focus on Grades...
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Junior Year
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Review & Revise your four year Academic Plan with high School counselor
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Have your PHSC College Prep folder ready to use at all time
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Visit college nights and college fairs
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Verify SAT registration deadlines with high school counselor
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Get letters of recommendation
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Review your Cover letter and Resume with PHSC D.O.C.
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Take “unofficial” visits to colleges
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Take SAT and ACT Exams
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Attend Financial Aid workshop
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Start NCAA Clearinghouse Application www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
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Take AP Classes or Honor Classes if possible
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Have your top 10 preferred college list
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Review college applications for admittance with your counselor
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College Showcase Tournaments with your PHSC team
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Really focus on your Grades "Demand Excellence"
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Beware of Scholarship Scams
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Senior Year
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Apply to the University of Choice (Sept., Oct., Nov.)
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Finalize application essay topics
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Finalize your recommendation letters
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Review application essay with parents and teachers for proofing
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Take “official” recruiting visits
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Meet all application/ scholarship/ housing deadlines
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Parents and student meet with school counselor to finalize transcripts
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If necessary re-take SAT and ACT (last date in Dec.)
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Send mid. Year & final transcripts for Clearinghouse
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Meet with PHSC DOC for plan review and assistance
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Follow up on all letters written to college coaches
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Get Financial Aid forms on Jan. 1
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Have a great senior soccer season!
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Send final transcripts to the University you have accepted
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For more information about the PHNSC College Prep Program contact Coach Kaplan, doc@palmharbornighthawks.com
