Your school counselor may be one of your best resources as you plan for college. He or she has information about admission tests, college preparation and your education and career options.
Here are some basic questions to help get you started:
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Do you have any information to help me start exploring my interests and related careers?
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What are the required and recommended courses - for graduation and for college prep?
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How should I plan my schedule so I'll complete them?
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Do you have any after-school or evening sessions available for college planning?
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Do you have college handbooks or other guides I can browse or borrow?
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What activities can I do at home and over the summer to get ready for college?
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What kind of grades do different colleges require?
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Where do other kids from this school attend college?
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What are the requirements or standards for the honor society?
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How does our school compare to others, in terms of test scores and reputation?
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Which elective courses do you recommend?
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Which AP courses are available?
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When is the PSAT/NMSQT going to be given here?
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Is this school a testing center for standardized tests, or will I need to go somewhere nearby?
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Are there any college fairs at this school or nearby?
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Can you put me in touch with recent grads who are going to the colleges on my list?
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If my colleges need a recommendation from you, how can I help you know me better so it can be more personal?
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Are there any special scholarships or awards I should know about now so I can work toward them?
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Can I see my transcript as it stands now to see if everything is as I think it should be?
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Do you have any forms I need to complete to apply for financial aid?


