Information for 11th graders

Junior year Checklist/Timeline:

Fall (August-December)

• PSAT - qualifying for National Merit.

• IGP Meetings- planning for Senior Year!

• Start your college visits - Juniors and Seniors get 2 each semester excused.

• Challenge yourself academically.

• Prepare for your ACT/SAT.

• Attend the GCS college fair.

• Update your resume with your involvement.

• ASVAB Test

Spring (January-May)

• Start drafting your college essay/personal statement.

• School day ACT/SAT.

• WIN test.

• Apply for internships in your career field of interest.

• Create your Brag Sheet for letters of recommendation.

• Palmetto Girls/Boys State 

Junior year is the year of starting to put your plans into place. 

• Get to know yourself. What is it you want to pursue as a career? What do you want to study? Think about your goals and values and what types of careers interest you. 

• Research careers you are interested in. What do those careers entail for training and/or education?  Some jobs require work experience, technical certificates and degrees, a 2 year degree, some a 4 year degree, and some require a graduate degree.  

• Do you want to attend college after high school? If yes:

  • Research colleges

  • Visit colleges online or in person if possible.

  • Take standardized college entrance exams like the ACT or SAT.  You can take these several times even into your senior year if necessary. 

  • Narrow your list of potential colleges to 3-8 or a number that seems reasonable to you.