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Featuring Cherie Andrade, associate director of admissions, Hawaii Pacific University (Honolulu, HI)

Q. I'm a junior in high school. Can you give me a condensed timeline of what I should be doing as I begin to think about College and start my applications?

A. Start by composing a list of schools to which you would like to apply, but try to limit yourself to no more than 10 schools; any more can be overwhelming. Speak with your parents and high school counselor about each of your choices to get their input. (Your high school counselor is an excellent resource and will be able to guide you through the College Search and selection process.) Also try to attend college fairs and college nights at local high schools in order to speak with college representatives and have your concerns answered.

Your junior year is a great time for you to prepare for and take the SAT and/or ACT tests. Some schools require minimum test scores and grade point averages for admission, while others place more emphasis on who the student is as seen through the types of courses s/he has taken, his/her personal essay, recommendation letters, Extra Curricular Activities, etc. It's your Job to find out the requirements of your choice institutions.

Be sure to arrange some campus visits. Stepping foot on the campus and talking with current students, faculty, and staff will play a huge role in your decision-making process.

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