Student Goals:
September
Begin corresponding with college admission representatives, and check whether the schools you're interested in track "Demonstrated Interest."
Review college visit practices and procedures (see "Campus Visit" in gr 8-10 timeline)
Update the resume you've made in Health & Life Skills using the "Create Resume" tool in CIALFO
October
Juniors take the PSAT - add bluebook app onto the device you will be taking the test on
Students plan to take their first ACT and/or SAT in December or March.
For a list of test dates: act student or sat collegeboard
November
If you haven't already, book your first meeting with your assigned college counselor.
January
Counselors host College Minimester for students.
Review the prospective college list and begin narrowing choices.
Confirm registration for the ACT and/or SAT.
Review test preparation options for ACT & SAT, e.g.; Bluebook, Khan Academy. Ms Ashkar will be giving SAT math prep, and Ms Masterton will be giving the SAT English prep
March
Goal: Discuss course selections for 12th grade.
Create a prospective college longlist utilizing CIALFO and other college search engines
April
Students and Parents attend virtual College Fairs.
Schedule a formal or informal tour to visit the campus. Colleges also have open houses or designated days parents and students may attend that additional activities are going on, especially for visiting families.
Summer
Draft a college essay using common app essay prompts
Have a conversation with your family about how you plan to pay for college, then update Cialfo with this information
Find an internship/job/summer program (make your last summer count): Talk with Francisco Quinonez (Dean of Student Life): fquinonez@cag.edu.gt
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