August

• Visit and consult pvscollegecounseling.com for timelines, resources and answers to questions related to the College planning process.
• Study for the October PSAT.  The junior year PSAT counts toward National Merit Scholar considerations and is a good predictor of your future performance on the SAT.
• If you do not participate in many activities outside of class, now is the time to choose an activity, sign up and become involved.

September

• September 24th Sarasota County College Night at Robarts Arena (6-8PM).
• Use your SchooLinks Student account in order to help guide your college search.  Instructions for doing so will be shared in Junior class visits to the College & Career Center.

October

• Week of October 28th  PSAT/NMS Qualifying Examination at Pine View.
• Assemble a personal resume- a record of your accomplishments, activities and work experiences.

November-December

• Make a calendar of test dates for the SAT and ACT and develop a testing plan. Register for upcoming dates (http://www.collegeboard.org and http://www.act.org).
• When available review PSAT results and prepare for upcoming test administrations.
• November 20th Attend our Pine View College Presentation (Parent evening even from 6:00-7:30PM)

January

• Research colleges and their programs using resources found on the Pine View College website www.pvsvcollegecounseling.com and SchooLinks.  Remember Match and Fit!
• Register for spring administration of the SAT or ACT.  Determine whether colleges are test optional.
• Meet with your grade level College Advisor to develop a senior schedule that is rigorous and focuses on your interests.

February-April 

• Attend Introduction to College Planning Meetings with Mr. Bergman (Sessions I and II).  Complete assigned college tasks for Mr. Bergman.
• Attend college fairs, open houses and other college opportunities (NACAC Fairs (virtual and live) and South County College Night VHS dates.
• Consult Pine View College Counseling website for ALL resources and presentations.

March-April

• Continue to research and refine your college list.  Plan college visits during Spring Break.  Virtual tours are available as well.
• Make your summer plans; seminars, internships, or employment to support your resume.
• If you are interested in college athletics you must register with the NCAA Clearinghouse to ensure your eligibility for participation in college sports http://www.eligibilitycenter.org/.
• If interested in attending one of the U.S. Military Academies the initial application and congressional nomination processes begin now.  Contact each service academy directly.
• Make an appointment with Mr. Bergman if you are applying under Early Decision or Early Action admissions plans.

May

• Please attend the Pine View Spring College Planning Workshop on April 10, 2025.
• Visit the Net Price Calculators for your desired schools to determine approximate out of pocket costs http://collegecost.ed.gov/netpricecenter.aspx.
• View the Federal Student Aid Estimator for aid eligibility.
• Think about the teachers you might ask to write letters of recommendation (private schools only).  Make initial teacher requests in person before summer break.
• Attend Session III of the Introduction to College Planning Meetings-Summer KickOff (In Class)

June-August

• Continue to research all colleges of interest.  Gather information about academics, campus life and financial aid opportunities.  Use SchooLinks and resources found on www.pvscollegecounseling.com.
• Visit college campuses if possible. Narrow your college list to fewer than ten schools (2 selective, 4 target, 3 likely).  Only apply to schools you are both willing and able to attend.  This is a suggested maximum; you needn’t apply to this many and most Pine View students do not.
• Create a checklist for test scores, essays, recommendations, financial aid applications, and deadlines for each college to which you are applying (templates available on this website).
• If you have not done so make an appointment with Mr. Bergman to review your transcript, test scores, extracurricular activities and to discuss college questions and plans.
• Review CommonApp which opens in August. Begin Early Action/Early Decision and all Florida public university applications.
• Investigate outside sources for financial aid.  Take note of scholarship deadlines.
• A Summer Calendar with complete and specific instructions for applying to Florida public universities, and private universities through the Common Application will follow.