TakenthePSATHave an editedresume listingextracurriculars,academicaccomplishments,etc.StartedresearchingcollegesStartedstrategizingSAT/ACTplans andtest prepVisited acollege/toureda collegecampus(in-person)Haveparticipated inmore than oneextracurricularactivity since 9thgradeVisited acollege/toureda collegecampus(virtual)Have a self-care routine(Mentalhealth isimportant!)Haveparticipated inat least oneextracurricularactivity since9th gradeDevelopedgood studyhabits and aplan to keepgrades upHave talked withfamily or trustedadult (teacher,guidancecounselor) aboutcollege plansTakentheSATCurrentlyinvolved in atleast oneextracurricularactivityHave started alist of collegesthat interestyou/ you plan toapply toMet/Meet withyour school'sguidance/collegecounselorTakentheACTKnowwhat theCommonApp isRegisteredfor theSATRegisteredfor theACTHaveresearchedor googledscholarshipsavailableHave googledsomethingpertaining tofinancial aid orFAFSA at leastonceHave participated ina summeropportunity(enrichmentprogram, internship,job, etc.)Enrolled in anychallengingcourses (APs,Honors, IB,etc.)Have a list ofpotential people(teachers, mentors,employers etc.)willing to providerecommendationletters.TakenthePSATHave an editedresume listingextracurriculars,academicaccomplishments,etc.StartedresearchingcollegesStartedstrategizingSAT/ACTplans andtest prepVisited acollege/toureda collegecampus(in-person)Haveparticipated inmore than oneextracurricularactivity since 9thgradeVisited acollege/toureda collegecampus(virtual)Have a self-care routine(Mentalhealth isimportant!)Haveparticipated inat least oneextracurricularactivity since9th gradeDevelopedgood studyhabits and aplan to keepgrades upHave talked withfamily or trustedadult (teacher,guidancecounselor) aboutcollege plansTakentheSATCurrentlyinvolved in atleast oneextracurricularactivityHave started alist of collegesthat interestyou/ you plan toapply toMet/Meet withyour school'sguidance/collegecounselorTakentheACTKnowwhat theCommonApp isRegisteredfor theSATRegisteredfor theACTHaveresearchedor googledscholarshipsavailableHave googledsomethingpertaining tofinancial aid orFAFSA at leastonceHave participated ina summeropportunity(enrichmentprogram, internship,job, etc.)Enrolled in anychallengingcourses (APs,Honors, IB,etc.)Have a list ofpotential people(teachers, mentors,employers etc.)willing to providerecommendationletters.

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