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What to Expect in the Junior Year
What to Expect in the Junior Year
The junior year is an important year for high school students as the college search and admissions process begins in earnest. This year the PSAT counts: not only will colleges use it to initiate direct communications with students who interest them, it puts students in the running for a National Merit Scholarship.
During the junior year, Mr. Rybarczyk will have two formal meetings with the students, the first during the Junior Night Program and a One-on-One Meeting for juniors and families. Students are encouraged to make appointments to see Mr. Rybarczyk with any questions and/or concerns.
August
August
SAT/ACT Prep Class
SAT/ACT Prep Class
Open to all freshmen, sophomores, and juniors, the SAT/ACT Prep Class will afford the student the opportunity to learn and practice test-taking strategies.
October
October
Junior Night Program
Junior Night Program
At this meeting, Mr. Rybacrzyk will discuss the junior year college search timeline.
PSAT Testing
PSAT Testing
All sophomores and juniors will take the PSAT test in mid-October. Around Thanksgiving, the College Counselor will share a detailed score report highlighting each student’s strengths and potential areas of growth.
While the freshmen and sophomore tests are intended to introduce the student to the formal testing environment, the junior test is the first step to entering the National Merit® Scholarship Program.
January-February
January-February
Junior/Family One-on-One Meeting
Junior/Family One-on-One Meeting
At this meeting, Mr. Rybarczyk will discuss college visits and develop a list of colleges based upon aptitude, merit, financial aid, interest, distance from home, and other factors.
March-May
March-May
Begin College Visits
Begin College Visits
Juniors are permitted 4 college visits in the spring semester.
Cleveland Council of Independent Schools College Fair
Cleveland Council of Independent Schools College Fair
Held annually at a Cleveland-area independent school, this event features over 80 colleges and universities and panel programming. Open to sophomores and juniors only.
Letter of Recommendation Request
Letter of Recommendation Request
One component of the college application process is working with your teachers to request letters of recommendation. Colleges that require or allow letters of recommendation value what teachers have to share about each applicant. Please reference the request form when communicating with each teacher by the end of your junior year.
One component of the college application process is working with your teachers to request letters of recommendation. Colleges that require or allow letters of recommendation value what teachers have to share about each applicant. Please reference the request form when communicating with each teacher by the end of your junior year.
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