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College Planning Calendar for International Students
As international students consider the college planning process, here are some points to consider and recommendations
to help students prepare for college admissions:
1. Be Involved – LMH has great opportunities for extracurricular involvements that colleges consider valuable. We
encourage international students to participate in areas such as sports, dramas, student clubs, music and
volunteer service opportunities. Talk to a teacher or a counselor who can help you identify a good place to
become involved.
2. Practice English – The best way to prepare for college is to read, write and speak English. This will help
international students prepare for the SAT/TOEFL tests and will aid in the social transition to college life.
3. Begin Early – Often the college planning process for international students is more involved and typically
requires many steps along with the regular application.
4. Prepare for Tests – Adequate SAT and TOEFL scores are necessary for acceptance into college. There are many
ways to prepare for these tests. Along with speaking, writing and reading English – there are online resources
and preparation classes available to prepare for these tests.
5. Course Selection – Take rigorous courses throughout each year of high school. LMH offers many advanced,
honors and advanced placement courses. School counselors can serve as a support for course selection.
6. International students who regularly associate with native English speakers can score higher on SAT and
TOEFL. Many international students make the serious mistake of spending most of their time speaking their first
language with students from their own country.
General Timeline
**Recommended Each Year of High School
Grades 9 & 10
Become familiar with the college admissions process**
Begin to explore all possibilities, both selective and less selective schools**
Connect with college representatives when they are visiting LMH**
Take rigorous courses**
Read, write and speak English. This is best accomplished by surrounding yourself with native English speakers.**
Meet with your school counselor**
Take assessments in October
Attend local college fairs**
Begin to see what specific colleges require for admissions. This includes SAT scores, TOEFL scores, and other
requirements.**
Take career and personality assessments**