Haveresearchedor googledscholarshipsavailableHave an editedresume listingextracurriculars,academicaccomplishments,etc.StartedstrategizingSAT/ACTplans andtest prepEnrolled in anychallengingcourses (APs,Honors, IB,etc.)Knowwhat theCommonApp isRegisteredfor theSATMet/Meet withyour school'sguidance/collegecounselorTakentheSATVisited acollege/toureda collegecampus(in-person)Haveparticipated inmore than oneextracurricularactivity since 9thgradeHave started alist of collegesthat interestyou/ you plan toapply toDevelopedgood studyhabits and aplan to keepgrades upTakentheACTTakenthePSATHave talked withfamily or trustedadult (teacher,guidancecounselor) aboutcollege plansHaveparticipated inat least oneextracurricularactivity since9th gradeVisited acollege/toureda collegecampus(virtual)Have a list ofpotential people(teachers, mentors,employers etc.)willing to providerecommendationletters.Registeredfor theACTStartedresearchingcollegesCurrentlyinvolved in atleast oneextracurricularactivityHave participated ina summeropportunity(enrichmentprogram, internship,job, etc.)Have a self-care routine(Mentalhealth isimportant!)Have googledsomethingpertaining tofinancial aid orFAFSA at leastonceHaveresearchedor googledscholarshipsavailableHave an editedresume listingextracurriculars,academicaccomplishments,etc.StartedstrategizingSAT/ACTplans andtest prepEnrolled in anychallengingcourses (APs,Honors, IB,etc.)Knowwhat theCommonApp isRegisteredfor theSATMet/Meet withyour school'sguidance/collegecounselorTakentheSATVisited acollege/toureda collegecampus(in-person)Haveparticipated inmore than oneextracurricularactivity since 9thgradeHave started alist of collegesthat interestyou/ you plan toapply toDevelopedgood studyhabits and aplan to keepgrades upTakentheACTTakenthePSATHave talked withfamily or trustedadult (teacher,guidancecounselor) aboutcollege plansHaveparticipated inat least oneextracurricularactivity since9th gradeVisited acollege/toureda collegecampus(virtual)Have a list ofpotential people(teachers, mentors,employers etc.)willing to providerecommendationletters.Registeredfor theACTStartedresearchingcollegesCurrentlyinvolved in atleast oneextracurricularactivityHave participated ina summeropportunity(enrichmentprogram, internship,job, etc.)Have a self-care routine(Mentalhealth isimportant!)Have googledsomethingpertaining tofinancial aid orFAFSA at leastonce

College App Checklist Bingo - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. Have researched or googled scholarships available
  2. Have an edited resume listing extracurriculars, academic accomplishments, etc.
  3. Started strategizing SAT/ACT plans and test prep
  4. Enrolled in any challenging courses (APs, Honors, IB, etc.)
  5. Know what the Common App is
  6. Registered for the SAT
  7. Met/Meet with your school's guidance/college counselor
  8. Taken the SAT
  9. Visited a college/toured a college campus (in-person)
  10. Have participated in more than one extracurricular activity since 9th grade
  11. Have started a list of colleges that interest you/ you plan to apply to
  12. Developed good study habits and a plan to keep grades up
  13. Taken the ACT
  14. Taken the PSAT
  15. Have talked with family or trusted adult (teacher, guidance counselor) about college plans
  16. Have participated in at least one extracurricular activity since 9th grade
  17. Visited a college/toured a college campus (virtual)
  18. Have a list of potential people (teachers, mentors, employers etc.) willing to provide recommendation letters.
  19. Registered for the ACT
  20. Started researching colleges
  21. Currently involved in at least one extracurricular activity
  22. Have participated in a summer opportunity (enrichment program, internship, job, etc.)
  23. Have a self-care routine (Mental health is important!)
  24. Have googled something pertaining to financial aid or FAFSA at least once