Continue to take and seek out challenging classes.

Join an academic club at school to add to your academic resume.

Talk with your guidance counselor about your options and plans.

Sign up for the ACT or SAT prep courses.

Look into financial aid and scholarships. Find out the requirements to earn a scholarship.

Create your own personal Fort Lewis web page to easily find info on your academic area. Log on here.

Ask your guidance counselor about the PSAT, ACT and/or SAT. Register online to take the test.

The Fort Lewis code for ACT is 0510 and SAT is 4310.

You can also contact a Fort Lewis Admission Counselor for information about the college.

Begin to research colleges. Look at their academic areas, financial aid and campus life.

Begin putting together a portfolio and resume that highlights your special skills and talents.

Focus on your classes. Fort Lewis requires a 92 index or higher -- a combination of your test score and grade point average -- to be considered for admissions.

With a high index, you may qualify for more scholarships.

Attend a college fair and meet with admisson counselors. Check the Admission Calendar for dates on when we are in your area.

Visit Fort Lewis College. Talk with students, faculty and staff. Eat lunch at the River Rock Cafe.

Schedule your visit today.

Remember to visit your personal Fort Lewis web page to easily find info on Fort Lewis. Log on here.

Review your PSAT results with your counselor. This will help identify your strengths and determine areas that you may need to improve upon.

If you haven't already, sign up for the ACT and SAT. Remember to prepare. Your score will impact your index score.

Keep up your grades. Fort Lewis looks at a combination of your test score and grade point average.

High grades may qualify you for merit scholarships.

Meet with admission counselors at college fairs and high school visits. Check the Admission Calendar for dates on when we are in your area.

Create your own personal Fort Lewis web page to easily find info on your academic area. Log on here.

Look into dual enrollment programs that allow you to take college-level classes in your senior year.

Fort Lewis College offers a concurrent program. See if you qualify.

Meet with your guidance counselor about your senior schedule. Remember to take challenging courses that will prepare you for college.

Perform community service. Extracurricular activities show that you're a well-rounded individual and will enhance your academic resume.

Begin visiting colleges that interest you. Talk with professors and other college students.

Schedule a visit to Fort Lewis College today.

Research summer programs. Many colleges offer art camps and college prep courses during the summer for high school juniors and seniors.

Revisit your portfolio and resume and add the new projects you are doing in your junior year.

Plan campus visits for Spring Break.

Continue to do your best in your classes. Your GPA is a key factor in college admissions.

Take your ACT and/or SAT test this spring. The earlier you take it, the more time you'll have to review your options.

You will also have time to retake the exam if you would like a higher score.

Attend an open house for high school juniors. Fort Lewis offers one on March 14th.

It's a great way to meet professors and learn about academic majors and minors.

Remember to update your personal Fort Lewis web page. Log on here.

Consider filling in academic gaps during the summer. Enroll in summer classes at a local community college.

You should also line up volunteer work and participate in programs that show your talents and interests.

Continue working on your academic resume. Include special projects, presentations and awards you've earned during your courses.

Begin to evaluate colleges and try to narrow your choices based on your interests.

Apply for a dual enrollment program for your senior year. You can take college-level classes while still in high school.

Fort Lewis College offers a concurrent program. See if you qualify.

Attend college fairs and sessions with college representatives at your school to get more information.

Ask your admission counselor about financial aid, academic programs, student life and advance placement exams.

Learn about applying for financial aid. Check out the Federal Student Aid program or FAFSA.

Are you working this summer? Set up a plan to save a portion of your earnings for future college expenses.

Begin applying for scholarships. For some scholarships, you may need writingsamples, portfolios or audition tapes.

Keep you personal Fort Lewis web page up to date. If you change interests or academic areas, note the change on your web page.
Log on here.

Review the Senior checklist and timeline to help you prepare for college during your senior year.

Practice completing college applications and writing essays.

Get ready to apply early so you receive an early decision. You can begin applying to Fort Lewis on Sept. 1.