Do this my May 1. There are many students on wait lists hoping to fill your spot. If you are on a wait list for your preferred school, contact them this month and notify them that you are still very much interested in going to their school. Everything from advice columns written by high-school students to editorials about standardized tests. Whatever your question is, you can find it here.
Standardized Tests Get the scoop on each of the standardized tests.
Find the schools with the characteristics that match your personality. May is the month to take the AP Exams. If you've decided on the college you will attend, request that your high school send your final transcript to the college you have chosen to attend. Click here for more information. Consider taking a summer course at a community college.