Individual Action Plan for the LGBT College Seeker

An action plan for a LGBT college seeker comprises many of the same aspects as it does for other prospective college students. However, there are certain LGBT considerations to keep in mind. Please complete the planning worksheet based on the considerations and priorities from your Personal Campus Inventory Quiz. The result will be a list of deadlines with an action plan that you can use to keep on track during your quest as an LGBT college seeker.

1. Overall Approach

Describe your overall approach to choosing a college or university based on the responses from your Personal Campus Inventory Quiz. What are your needs and priorities? These can be LGBT-specific or more broadly oriented to your self-identity.

2. Identify Your Top Five LGBT Campus Choices

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Particular Reason(s) for Selecting This Campus:
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Name of College/University:
Particular Reason(s) for Selecting This Campus:
Application Deadline:
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Name of College/University:
Particular Reason(s) for Selecting This Campus:
Application Deadline:
Application Requirements:
Testing Requirements:
Possible Dates for Campus Visit:

Name of College/University:
Particular Reason(s) for Selecting This Campus:
Application Deadline:
Application Requirements:
Testing Requirements:
Possible Dates for Campus Visit:

Name of College/University:
Particular Reason(s) for Selecting This Campus:
Application Deadline:
Application Requirements:
Testing Requirements:
Possible Dates for Campus Visit:

3. Determine the most significant LGBT-inclusive factors that you want to learn more about in order to compare your top campus choices. These can be from the Personal Campus Inventory Quiz or other factors you have determined. e.g., high number of LGBT students, LGBT sensitive health services, LGBT social events, etc.

4. Describe any challenge(s) that you might face in researching the LGBT-friendliness of these selected campuses. Create a list of these concerns.

5. List resources, people, and/or organizations that can help you overcome any challenges or assist in learning more about your final LGBT campus choice.