Springstead High Launches College Prep Action Plan for Juniors

F.W. Springstead High School released its Junior Action Plan, a guide for 11th-grade students and their families preparing for college applications. The plan details essential steps based on students' academic pathways and provides information for the college admission process.

The action plan emphasizes key areas, including understanding university admissions requirements. It directs students to resources for Florida State University, private colleges and universities, and out-of-state institutions via CollegeBoard's Big Future website. A section covers how to request a counselor's letter of recommendation.

Students can explore opportunities like the FSU Young Scholars Program. The plan also highlights financial aid checklists and introduces "The College Tour," a free online resource where current college students discuss campus culture, location, college type, and majors. This resource aims to help students pinpoint desired school characteristics and takes approximately 30 minutes to complete. A spreadsheet with links to featured colleges is also available.

Additional resources include a recommendation to subscribe to the podcast "Admission Beat," which airs new episodes every Tuesday morning. Topics include easing college search stress, campus visit roadmaps, creating college lists, and self-reflection exercises. The podcast, produced by Dartmouth, is for all 11th and 12th-grade students. Handouts on study skills, note-taking, test-taking strategies, and time management are also available for students and parents.