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11th Grade: Rigor, Testing & Defining Your Path
11th Grade: Rigor, Testing & Defining Your Path
Welcome to junior year! 11th grade is widely recognized as one of the most critical years of high school. It is your time to demonstrate academic strength, take standardized tests, research colleges and career pathways, and position yourself for post-secondary success.
Goals for Junior Year
Goals for Junior Year
Maintain (or improve) Grades
Maintain (or improve) Grades
Your 11th-grade GPA is the last full year of grades colleges see when you submit applications in the fall of senior year. Aim for your highest academic performance yet!
Build your College List
Build your College List
Or think through other options! The slide deck above reviews the various postsecondary pathways available to students. Narrow in on your path and begin exploring places that you could be successful after high school.
Step into Leadership
Step into Leadership
Take on leadership roles in your clubs, teams, or even in the classroom. Build relationships with teachers (they'll be writing your letter of rec!) and think about how you can positively impact your community.
Prepare for College
Prepare for College
Attend College Rep Visits in the Fall and our Spring College Fair
Learn about different colleges and the applications process. Sign up on SchooLinks.
Visit the rep visit page and the college fair page to learn more
Join the TRIO Program at Senn
They offer college field trips, free ACT prep, and tutoring.
Get an application in Room 217
Apply to Chicago Scholars
Get extra help with college applications and special access to college admission officers.
Applications open in December
Apply for Fly-In Programs or Visit Campuses
Many top universities offer competitive summer enrichment and fly-in visit programs for high-achieving juniors.
Applications are open from April - September usually. Visit the Fly in Page or Campus Visit page to learn more
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