TakenthePSATVisited acollege/toureda collegecampus(virtual)Developedgood studyhabits and aplan to keepgrades upEnrolled in anychallengingcourses (APs,Honors, IB,etc.)Have talked withfamily or trustedadult (teacher,guidancecounselor) aboutcollege plansTakentheACTHave a self-care routine(Mentalhealth isimportant!)Registeredfor theSATMet/Meet withyour school'sguidance/collegecounselorTakentheSATKnowwhat theCommonApp isVisited acollege/toureda collegecampus(in-person)Registeredfor theACTHave an editedresume listingextracurriculars,academicaccomplishments,etc.StartedresearchingcollegesStartedstrategizingSAT/ACTplans andtest prepHave started alist of collegesthat interestyou/ you plan toapply toHaveparticipated inmore than oneextracurricularactivity since 9thgradeHave participated ina summeropportunity(enrichmentprogram, internship,job, etc.)Have a list ofpotential people(teachers, mentors,employers etc.)willing to providerecommendationletters.Currentlyinvolved in atleast oneextracurricularactivityHave googledsomethingpertaining tofinancial aid orFAFSA at leastonceHaveresearchedor googledscholarshipsavailableHaveparticipated inat least oneextracurricularactivity since9th gradeTakenthePSATVisited acollege/toureda collegecampus(virtual)Developedgood studyhabits and aplan to keepgrades upEnrolled in anychallengingcourses (APs,Honors, IB,etc.)Have talked withfamily or trustedadult (teacher,guidancecounselor) aboutcollege plansTakentheACTHave a self-care routine(Mentalhealth isimportant!)Registeredfor theSATMet/Meet withyour school'sguidance/collegecounselorTakentheSATKnowwhat theCommonApp isVisited acollege/toureda collegecampus(in-person)Registeredfor theACTHave an editedresume listingextracurriculars,academicaccomplishments,etc.StartedresearchingcollegesStartedstrategizingSAT/ACTplans andtest prepHave started alist of collegesthat interestyou/ you plan toapply toHaveparticipated inmore than oneextracurricularactivity since 9thgradeHave participated ina summeropportunity(enrichmentprogram, internship,job, etc.)Have a list ofpotential people(teachers, mentors,employers etc.)willing to providerecommendationletters.Currentlyinvolved in atleast oneextracurricularactivityHave googledsomethingpertaining tofinancial aid orFAFSA at leastonceHaveresearchedor googledscholarshipsavailableHaveparticipated inat least oneextracurricularactivity since9th grade

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