Now your student planner should be updated to include completed 9th grade classes and upcoming 10th grade classes.
 

Meet with your high school counselor to confirm that you are on the right track. Remember that college requirements and application deadlines might have been updated since creating your student planner during the prior year. You should request updated information annually.
 
  You should sign up for the SAT (Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test) to help prepare for the SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test) in high school.
 
 

Consider taking AP (Advanced Placement) classes.
  Stay aware of the requirements for the Nevada Millennium Scholarship program and keep your GPA at 3.0 or above.
 
  In addition to the palcement exams, you will be required to take the Nevada High School proficiency (HSPE) exam. Your high school will provide you with information on test dates, retakes, and test content. You must achieve passing scores in reading, math, science, and writing sections in order to receive a standard diploma.
 
  As your college fund continues to grow, begin to investigate federal, state, and private financial aid.
  Check if your school offers the Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test / National Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT / NMSQT). This practice test helps prpare you for the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT). A student who does well on this test, and who meets many other academic performance criteria, may qualify for the National Merit Scholarship Program. Talk to your guidace counselor, or call the National Merit Scholarship Program office directly at (847) 866-5100.
 
  Visit local campuses, take visitor tours and ask the guides about their college experiences.
  Your coursework should include Algebra II, English, and foreign language.