
ALT College Prep Checklist: 10th Grade Meet with your school counselor or mentor to discuss college, career school, or trade school options. Use College Scorecard to explore schools and learn about their acceptance requirements. Attend career information events or college fairs. Research majors that might be a good fit for your interests and goals. Work, volunteer, or take summer courses to strengthen college applications.

ALT What You Need To Complete the 2025–26 FAFSA Form Your StudentAid.gov account Your contributor’s information, including their name, date of birth, Social Security number (if they have one), and email address The schools you are applying to (for first-year students) or the school you will be attending (for returning students) Records of child support received Records of your assets Your 2023 tax return

ALT Spring Junior Year Checklist - Meet with your school counselor to discuss school choices. Their insight can help you make some decisions. - Narrow it down to 10-15 colleges that align with your academic and career choices. - Stay organized by keeping a physical or digital folder with resources and notes for each school on your list. - Study up on grants and scholarships. They can make all the difference! - Research summer jobs, internships, or other opportunities that will help you build your resume. - Keep your eyes on the prize by keeping your grades up! This is the last full set of grades admissions officers will review.
























