HENRYETTA

Freshmen

• Improve study skills-this year’s grades count toward your Grade Point Average.
• Participate in extracurricular activates and community service through volunteer work.
• Check to see if you meet the requirements to apply for OHLAP (Oklahoma’s Promise)
• Research interests on the Internet or local library

Sophomore

• Continue to be involved in extracurricular activities and community service
• Continue to research interests
• Prepare for school exams.  Take the PLAN and PSAT practice tests for the ACT and SAT college admission tests
• This is the last year to apply for OHLAP (Oklahoma’s Promise) Make sure that you haven’t missed out on a chance to apply.

Junior

• Take the core courses required to attend an Oklahoma college or university
• If you singed up for OHLAP (Oklahoma’s Promise) in the 8th -10th grade, make sure that you are taking all courses required,  and continue to make good grades and stay out of trouble.
• Explore opportunities to earn college credit while in high school, like concurrent enrollment and AP Courses.
• Research financial aid options and deadlines
• Attend a college fair
• Plan to take the ACT or SAT several times
• Visit different college campuses

Senior

• Take the core courses required to attend on Oklahoma college or university
• If you signed up for OHLAP (Oklahoma’s Promise) in the 8th -10th grade, make sure that you have taken all required courses, and continue to make good grades and stay out of trouble
• Explore opportunities to earn college credit through concurrent enrollment or AP Courses
• Talk to your counselor and family about your goals for after high school
• Remember you may take the ACT or SAT several times
• Investigate private sources of financial aid for college.
• Complete the FAFSA  (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) after October 1. 
• Decide which college you would like to attend and submit admission and financial aid applications.  Be sure and know when the deadlines are for these forms.
• Look for your Student Aid Report and make sure everything is correct.  Return the form with any corrections.
• Respond quickly to any requests for additional information.  Promptly accept your financial aid award letter if required.