JUNIOR CHECKLIST:
Schedule College Meeting with Mrs. Brown starting in February.
Register for SAT/ACT Testing - see dates below under the timeline.
FAFSA Meeting - Plan to attend information meeting in the fall - November ??, 6:30pm - Cafeteria
Complete this form to let the Guidance office know which colleges you would like to have visit CA - https://forms.gle/jVu2L5qXzUbrAZUE6
After taking the PSAT in October, use your score report to prepare for the SAT. Score reports will be available in early December, and students should visit collegeboard.org for detailed score information including a personalized study plan for the SAT.
Visit www.bigfuture.org, the College Board’s new college-planning site. It covers everything you need to know about going to college, paying for it, and finding the right school for you.
Attend the NCC college fairs.
Familiarize yourself with the resources and services offered in the Guidance Office. All juniors will receive a pass from the Guidance Office in January for an individual “Junior College Planning Conference.”
Sign up to take the SAT on March 8, May 3, or June 7, 2026. It is easiest to register online at www.collegeboard.com, but paper registration forms are available in the Guidance Office.
Decide whether you need to take any SAT subject tests. More selective colleges often recommend taking two subject tests that relate to your anticipated college major.
Get on the mailing list of colleges that interest you by visiting their websites. You will receive mail about college majors, open houses, special events, etc. Sometimes the college will even waive your application fee if you express an interest.
Visit different types of colleges (large universities, small liberal arts schools, etc.). If you are planning a college visit, you may want to request an unofficial transcript from the Guidance Office to bring with you in case you speak with any college admissions counselors.
Explore private scholarships using online searches, such as Fastweb at www.fastweb.com, GoodCall at www.goodcall.com, this website, or check the bulletin board outside of the Guidance Office.
The U.S. Department of Education provides over $150 billion in federal financial aid a year. To receive an early estimate of your eligibility, visit www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov.
