College and Career Information

What Should You Be Doing to Prepare for Your Future?

• Focus on working to the best of your abilities in your current courses and make sure you're on track to graduate.

  • Speak with your Counselor and make sure you're on track. In addition, if you are planning to attend a Louisiana 4-year college, make sure you're on your way to completing all requirements. See your counselor if you have questions.

  • Colleges will be looking at junior year grades and they will factor into your admissions opportunities and eligibility for financial aid and scholarships.

• Begin researching career and college options. See below for some great resources.

  • Consider all of your options- college, military, trade school, workforce, etc. and begin planning for your future after high school.

  • Start a potential college list and have conversations with your family about factors such as location, cost, size, majors, etc.

• If college bound, schedule your first ACT exam.

  • The Fall 2020 test dates start in September. Contact your Counselor for a fee waiver if you think you might qualify.

  • ACT Registration: https://www.act.org

  • Be sure to study and prepare for these exams to score to the best of your abilities.

• Get Involved

  • Take advantage of opportunities on campus, such as clubs, athletics, and campus events.

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For more in-depth college planning information, check out: College Planning Tips for Juniors