College Planning for JUNIORS
Juniors!
It is not too early to start thinking about your Post High School plans! Be ready to apply in September, 2024! The following are ways you can get started! Please take the time to view the College & Career website to familiarize yourself with the process and as always, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mrs. Inaba.
BigFuture by The College Board
Wondering how to choose the right college fit for you? Not sure what you want to major in? Not sure what you should be doing right now to prepare for your post-high school plans? Go to BigFuture.org to find your path and helpful tools to guide you in finding the right fit. Time to Make A Plan!
Tip Sheets to guide you!
REGISTER to take the PSAT this FALL!
The PSAT/NMSQT is the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. The PSAT is a great primer for the SAT, and even the ACT, but it's more than just a trial run. PSAT scores are used to identify National Merit Scholars and award merit scholarships.
PSAT test date for 2023 is scheduled for October 17-19
Cost to take the test is $18. Sign-ups begin in early September in the College & Career Center.
Things to consider in your Junior year:
Registration-make sure the courses you register for will fulfill college entrance requirements. For example: Algebra II is a minimum for most 4 year colleges. Will you need World Language credits? Fine or Performing Arts credit?
College Entrance Exams - MHS Code: 120070. Check with your schools to see if you need to submit test scores.
Build your school list. Now is the time to do your research on schools & majors.
-Go to BigFuture.Collegeboard for some tips on how to build a college list. (Check out links in BigFuture section below)
- Attend a a College Fair to learn about many colleges.
- Attend College Presentations held on campus.
Start thinking about who you might ask to write you a Letter of Recommendation (LOR). Choose teachers you have connected with and who you feel know you well. A Counselor Recommender will be in most cases, your College & Career Counselor, Mrs. Inaba. A example of a Community Member can be a coach, pastor, or club advisor. (Check the college's website to see if one is needed.)
Create an Academic Resume or Personal Data Sheet. Your resume should be a list of activities, including leadership positions, list of awards/honors, any employment/volunteer positions you have held, and your academic information (GPA, Test Scores, etc.) This resume will help your recommenders write their letters with the most complete information available.
If you need a Counselor LOR you will need to complete the Black and Gold packet. (See information on Requesting a Letter of Recommendation tab.)
Check out scholarship opportunities such as CollegeBoard Opportunities that you can apply to in your Junior year.
If you are considering entering the military you should be taking the ASVAB in your Junior year.
Student Athletes should check out the Athletes tab for information on NCAA & NAIA.