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11th Grade Checklist:
11th Grade Checklist:
Stay Connected with your High School Counselor:
Stay Connected with your High School Counselor:
Meet with your counselor to review your strengths and interests, academic plan, and your academic record. Discuss post-graduation plans with your counselor. If additional support is needed when exploring post-graduation opportunities, please reach out to Miss Sears, esears@isd282.org.
Remember, students are assigned to a counselor by your last name.
Remember, students are assigned to a counselor by your last name.
See below:
See below:
Kate Edwards Heather Berndt
High School Counselor High School Counselor
612-706-1191 612-706-1036
hberndt@isd282.org Hberndt@isd282.org
Last Names A-L Last Names M-Z
Stay Connected with the SAVHS Career and College Coordinator:
Stay Connected with the SAVHS Career and College Coordinator:
Continue to explore post-graduation opportunities and what may be a great fit for you! Ask any questions you may have about career and college readiness. Miss Sears wants to help! Get connected via email Esears@isd282.org.
Miss Sears is happy to assist in setting up job shadowing/1:1 chats with business professionals in roles you are interested in for the future!
Attend the National College Fair in the Fall with the Junior Class:
Attend the National College Fair in the Fall with the Junior Class:
The National College Fair allows students to explore colleges of interests. Hundreds of colleges will attend this event, they are so excited to share their college offerings with you! Not sure what to ask? Review this webpage about what questions to ask college representatives.
Take the PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test:
Take the PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test:
Take the PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test in October. This is highly recommended for all college bound juniors and is necessary for anyone who would like National Merit recognition.
Sign Up for the College Representative Visits at SAVHS:
Sign Up for the College Representative Visits at SAVHS:
College representatives come to SAVHS to meet with students. During these meetings, these representatives will share information about their college and answer questions you may have!
Not sure what to ask college representatives? Review this webpage about what questions to ask college representatives.
Remember, first impressions matter. These individuals may be the ones who review your college application.
Research Colleges Using Xello:
Research Colleges Using Xello:
Xello allows students to explore colleges. Xello has a great feature that allows students to filter colleges by a variety of things including:
Private and Public Colleges
Location
Cost
Minority Serving
Enrollment Size
Campus Setting (Urban, Suburban, Small Town, Rural)
Areas of Study
Selectivity
Test Scores
Sports
Build a List of Colleges or Post-Graduation Programs that Meet Your Criteria and Interests:
Build a List of Colleges or Post-Graduation Programs that Meet Your Criteria and Interests:
Prepare a list of colleges or programs of interest. The list should include the programs of interest and important application deadlines for the college or program. Make note of the admission requirements for the college and/or program.
Begin Discussing College or Post-Graduation Program Costs with Your Family & Financial Aid Opportunities:
Begin Discussing College or Post-Graduation Program Costs with Your Family & Financial Aid Opportunities:
Discuss college costs with your family and begin to research financial aid and scholarship opportunities.
Does your family have questions about financial aid? Be sure to share the Financial Aid/Scholarships page for assistance. Miss Sears is happy to answer any questions you or your family may have! Please email Miss Sears any questions or 1:1 meeting request, esears@isd282.org.
Prepare and Complete the ACT Exam:
Prepare and Complete the ACT Exam:
Prepare for the ACT and take it several times. Currently, most schools do not require an ACT/SAT score on file for admissions purposes. It is recommended students still take the ACT/SAT exam, because it could help with the following:
Scholarships- some scholarships require an ACT/SAT score to be considered for the scholarship.
Preparing for college placement tests.
Measuring college and career readiness.
Review the ACT/SAT Resources page for additional resources to help you prepare for the exam.
Sign Up for Official College Visits:
Sign Up for Official College Visits:
Students are encouraged to register and attend an official college visit. To learn more about college visits, explore the Scheduling an Official College Visit page.
Summer:
Summer:
Participate in Summer Enrichment Programs.
Refine your college list.
Start your college applications.
Start brainstorming and writing rough drafts for your college essay or personal statement.
Start researching scholarships. Questions about how to search for scholarships? Review the Scholarships page for assistance.
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