Junior Year

Explore and Plan for College

Explore and Research College
- Complete College search through Naviance, and/or College Board's Big Future
- Update "Colleges I'm Thinking About" in Naviance
- Sign-up for college virtual visits through Naviance (Colleges > Upcoming College Visits)
- Attend Elevation's Post-Secondary Planning Night (TBA)

Update Resume or maintain a running list of community service, activities, and leadership roles.
Register for the SAT and or the ACT. Research which tests are required for specific colleges.
- SAT website: www.collegeboard.org
- ACT website: www.actstudent.org
Prepare & study for SAT/ACT
- Khan Academy Test Prep
Visit the college to which you are considering applying to.
Make note of the application requirements for each college that you will apply to:
- Teacher Recommendations (if needed)
- Counselor Recommendation (if needed)
- Admission Essay
- SAT/ACT scores
- Make a list of your application deadlines for the Fall of your senior year.

Talk to your parents/guardians about what your plan is to pay for college.
Complete the College Opportunity Fund at
Research scholarships:
- Incoming Freshman Merit Based Aid at the specific colleges.
- Outside scholarships. See our paying for college tab on this site.
Use the Net Price Calculator tool on your college's respective financial aid website.

Create Common Application account (if necessary)
- Complete as much as the application as possible
- Review essay prompts
Write essay during the summer and revise.

Complete Online Searches (College, Military, Career)
Update Naviance
Attend college visits and career fairs
Test prep for SAT/ACT (Khan Academy) if needed.
Research college finance, military benefits and career pathways.
Start your applications (if needed).
Visit colleges of interest, meet with military recruiters, and apprenticeship/career representatives.
Talk with parents/guardians about your career plans.

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