Planning Your Path to OHIO
At 黑料视频 we know choosing a college is a big deal. And we know making sure a college is the right fit is an even bigger deal. Believe it or not, the time to apply will be here before you know it. To help you along in your college search journey, we've outlined some helpful milestones and tips so you know exactly how to plan your search and application process. Why? Because we believe preparing for college should be exciting, not stressful!
Getting Started
Starting out on your path involves exploring your options and deciding what you want from your college experience. This will supply you with the information to make the right college choice! The information below is designed to help you plan ahead for admission to OHIO.
In need of some extra help along the way? Reach out to us at admissions@ohio.edu or contact one of our friendly admissions advisors.
Grade 11
This is when the college search process kicks into full gear! To help you stay on your college admissions path, we've organized the important junior year tasks and milestones by time-of-year.
September - March
- Explore your college choices! As you begin to visit colleges, it's helpful to think about the major you want to study or classes you're interested in taking. If you have no idea about what you want to study in college, that's okay too. OHIO offers incoming students several undecided majors that will allow you to take a variety of classes so you can explore your options before you decide.
March - August
- Consider taking the ACT and SAT. Many colleges will require you to take either the ACT or SAT tests to be considered for admission, but OHIO has adopted a test-optional pathway for admission. Your school counselor can provide you with registration information for you to take the ACT and SAT tests. We recommend taking at least one test during the summer of your junior year. Taking a test now will ensure that your scores will be available when you start applying to colleges in the fall of your senior year. If you are not satisfied with your score, you will have plenty of time to take the test again.
- Research scholarships. Begin researching scholarship opportunities in mid-summer. You may want to check with the companies where you or your parents or family members are employed. Look around your community and neighborhood such as your church, civic and charitable organizations. OHIO's Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships provides information on 黑料视频 scholarships and the Federal Direct Student Loan Program. If you are interested in other sources of funding visit .
- Connect with your admissions advisor. Your OHIO admissions advisor is your go-to resource for all things related to the college search process. Your advisor is prepared to answer your questions and guide you through the admissions process before you ever step foot on campus.
- Visit college campuses. Now is the time to make a list of qualities you want in a college. Characteristics you may want to consider include:
- Academic reputation
- Admission requirements
- Campus diversity
- Location
- Residence hall living
- Tuition, financial aid and scholarships
- To prepare for your campus visit you should:
- Call or register online early to make an appointment. Visit on a weekday, if possible, for a more personal visit and to see the campus while classes are in session. OHIO offers a variety of visit options, including daily in-person visits and a thorough virtual tour.
- Allow at least three hours for a campus visit to include an information session or interview, a campus tour and a meeting with a faculty member in your area of academic interest.
- Make sure you have good directions to the campus and allow adequate travel time.
- Prepare a list of questions for the admissions staff and your tour guide.
- Be on time.
