College Blueprint Readiness Worksheet
College Blueprint
High School Senior & Junior Readiness Audit • Part I
Self-Assessment
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Student Name
Date
Grade Level
Target College / Major
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Academic Mastery & Self-Advocacy
Rate: 1 (Emerging) to 4 (Fully Prepared)
Time Management: I independently maintain a study planner and complete long-term projects without reminders.
1 2 3 4
Advocacy & Support: I proactively attend teacher office hours or email instructors when I fall behind.
1 2 3 4
Study Habits & Rigor: I can read 20-30 pages of dense textbook material weekly and synthesize key concepts.
1 2 3 4
A. What is your biggest academic obstacle right now, and what specific accommodation or habit will you build before college?
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College Applications & Admissions Milestones
Tracking & Milestones
Admissions Components
Common App / College Portals Created
Personal Statement & Essay Drafts Finished
Official High School Transcripts Requested
Advocacy & Recommenders
2 Academic Teacher Recommendations Confirmed
Counselor Recommendation & Brag Sheet Submitted
Admissions Deadlines (EA / ED / RD) Logged
B. Who is your primary mentor, counselor, or teacher assisting your applications, and what question do you need to ask them next?
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College Blueprint
High School Senior & Junior Readiness Audit • Part II
Planning & Action
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Costs, Financial Aid & Career Alignment
Financial Literacy
1. FAFSA / CSS Profile
FSA ID created & parent tax documentation gathered.
Ready / Done
2. Net Price vs. Sticker
Ran Net Price Calculators for top 3 prospective colleges.
Calculated
3. Scholarships Search
Applied to at least 3 local or institutional scholarships.
In Progress
C. What career field or major are you considering, and what is your plan for balancing educational costs (e.g., work-study, loans, scholarships, community college pathway)?
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Campus Life & Independence Inventory
Life Skills
Daily Living & Routine Readiness
Managing personal laundry, hygiene, & sleep
Budgeting weekly discretionary cash / meal plans
Living with a roommate / respecting shared space
Safety & Campus Navigation
Familiar with campus safety & emergency escorts
Navigating public transit or campus shuttle system
Accessing student health & counseling centers
D. What non-academic challenge (e.g., homesickness, roommates, cooking, managing free time) makes you most nervous, and how will you address it?
Next Steps: My 3 Immediate Commitments
Complete before next advisory check-in
1. Academic / Testing Goal
2. Financial Aid / Application
3. Life Skill / Campus Prep
College Blueprint Readiness Guide • Student Self-Audit Advisor / Counselor Signature: ___________________________
