Junior Information

11th Grade - Investigate and Prepare

• Review your academic plan with your counselor.

• Use CFNC.org to find free practice tests for SAT and ACT.

• Take the PSAT in October (you may qualify for National Merit Scholarships).

• Check admission requirements for colleges that interest you.

• Keep your CFNC plan of study updated.

• Attend college fairs and financial aid workshops.

• Visit colleges.

• Research scholarships, grants, and loans at CFNC.org.

• Talk with coaches about college sports and scholarship eligibility.

• Register to take SAT, ACT, and/or AP tests.

• Narrow down your list of colleges.

• Find a summer job or internship in your field of interest.

• Get a head start on finding money for college.  Go to fsaid.ed.gov for a Federal Student Aid Identification (FSA ID) for you and a parent or guardian.  You'll need FSA ID to file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) early in your senior year.  Save IDs in a secure place and do not share with anyone else.