Juniors

Preparing for College 

1. Begin researching colleges and scholarships

Identify at least 3 options 

Visit school websites 

Visit colleges in person

BigFuture College Search tool or Raise.me

2. Earn volunteer hours - Keep a log of your hours)

 Houston Food Bank

Local pantries

Church

Ask a neighbor or teacher

3. Build relationships for recommendation letters

Create an Academic Résumé to provide when asking someone to write a letter of recommendation for you.

Ask early. It takes time to write a good letter.

4. ACT/SAT 

 Test at least twice in 11th grade

• Register for ACT Sign In

• SAT SAT Test Dates and Deadlines | College Board

• Request to pay for the ACT/SAT with a fee waiver Waiver Request

• Study with Khan Academy or March2Success 

5. Review scholarship websites How to Find Scholarships

6.  Register for the NCAA Eligibility Center at NCAA.org 

(only for Student-Athletes planning to be collegiate student-athletes)

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