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For traditional high school students, summer is finally here. While you should definitely take some time to relax and prepare for senior year, you should also use this time off wisely and continue moving your college search forward. Here are some items to add to your to-do list if you鈥檙e a rising senior:

1. By now, you should have somewhat narrowed down the list of colleges you are considering. Start to connect with those colleges by contacting their admissions office and scheduling a visit.
2. Research the colleges you will visit. Many schools require advance notice and scheduling an appointment to take a tour and attend an information session. You can also look into webinars for prospective students. Meredith has a number of these available.
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3. Still having trouble figuring out which colleges might be the right fit for you? Take a college selection assessment at or .
4. It鈥檚 not too early to start your scholarship search! Check out , , and to learn about the variety of scholarships available and to apply. Scholarship search engines may require you to create a profile 鈥� which is well worth your time!
   Also, be sure to check out what scholarships the schools you鈥檙e applying for offer. At Meredith, many of our scholarships don鈥檛 require any additional applications 鈥� including the Academic Merit Scholarship. All first-year students who meet Meredith鈥檚 admission requirements will receive a minimum $20,000 annual scholarship.
5. Think about the classes you鈥檒l take in your senior year. For many colleges, the most important aspect of your application will be the rigor of your curriculum and the grades you have earned in those courses. Be careful not to overreach or underestimate your abilities. Your coursework AND your grades are important.
6. Think of creative ways to expand your extracurricular activities. It鈥檚 never too early to start honing in on your interests. Plus, these activities look good on applications, making you a stronger candidate for acceptance and scholarships.

Take just a little time out from summer fun to make some progress toward finding your best college fit 鈥� you鈥檒l enjoy the rest of your break more knowing you鈥檝e taken charge of your college search!