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11th Grade Timeline
11th Grade Timeline
September
Register for the PSAT (via MHS PSAT Google Form (look for communications from June throughout the Summer )
Apply for College Board (for PSAT, SAT, AP Exams) Testing Accommodations if not already submitted (for students with IEP/504). See your School Counselor for questions.
Attend MHS College Mini Fair Program (September-December) in College & Career Center
Attend MHS Financial Aid Night (September/October)
College Athletics NCAA- Division I and II: Student athletes who are interested in playing sports in college should consult with a coach to discuss college athletic options & let their School Counselor know! Review NCAA eligibility requirements using the list of NCAA approved courses linked in the Program of Studies.
Service Learning Graduation Requirement- Submit Service Learning Hours via MHS Digital Service Learning System in Infinite Campus (IC)
October
Take PSAT
Attend MHS College Mini Fair Program (September-December) in College & Career Center
Attend MHS College Admissions Roundtable Discussions Evening
Parents attend MHS Coffee with Counselors Event (11th & 12th Grade Parents only)
Attend College Fairs in the Region
College Athletics NCAA- Division I and II: Student athletes who are interested in playing sports in college should consult with a coach to discuss college athletic options & let their School Counselor know! Review NCAA eligibility requirements using the list of NCAA approved courses linked in the Program of Studies.
Service Learning Graduation Requirement- Submit Service Learning Hours via MHS Digital Service Learning System in Infinite Campus (IC)
November
Attend MHS College Mini Fair Program (September-December) in College & Career Center
Attend College Fairs in the Region
College Athletics NCAA- Division I and II: Student athletes who are interested in playing sports in college should consult with a coach to discuss college athletic options & let their School Counselor know! Review NCAA eligibility requirements using the list of NCAA approved courses linked in the Program of Studies.
Service Learning Graduation Requirement- Submit Service Learning Hours via MHS Digital Service Learning System in Infinite Campus (IC)
December
PSAT scores are available online through the College Board and distributed to students via the College Board.
Look into SAT and/or ACT Prep Courses. Register for SAT and/or ACT prep course, if applicable
Attend MHS College Mini Fair Program (September-December) in College & Career Center
College Athletics NCAA- Division I and II: If you are intending to participate in inter-collegiate athletics, review NCAA eligibility requirements using the list of NCAA approved courses linked in the Program of Studies & NCAA Website. Complete NCAA Eligibility Center required Forms. Discuss with your School Counselor!
Junior Conferences (January-Spring): Schedule your individual Junior Conference with your School Counselor. Parents/guardians are welcome to attend! See communication details posted.
Service Learning Graduation Requirement- Submit Service Learning Hours via MHS Digital Service Learning System in Infinite Campus (IC)
January/ February/March
Attend MHS School Counseling Department Event: “Junior College Planning Night: Admissions 101 - Navigating the College Search Process.”
Junior Conferences (January-Spring): Schedule/Attend your individual Junior Conference Appointment with your School Counselor. Parents/guardians are welcome to attend!
Students meet with their Counselor to discuss Senior Schedule options
NCAA: Students interested in playing DI or DII athletics in college should review the NCAA website for an approved list of courses and eligibility requirements. Students must communicate with their School Counselor your intent to play college athletics and review senior schedule options.
Register for Spring SAT and/or ACT Exams. Check the College Board and/or ACT calendars for dates/registration deadline information.
Use Naviance to Research Colleges/Universities
Build College List
Add Colleges to “Colleges I’m Thinking About” in Naviance
Start working on Junior College Profile Survey in Naviance and complete by June 1st.
Campus Tours/Campus Visits: Students/Parents Explore Colleges/Universities- Visit College Campuses of Interest: Start making plans to visit colleges in Spring. Make appointments with the Admissions Office or register on-line through the College/University.
Prepare for May AP Exams (if applicable)
Service Learning Graduation Requirement- Submit Service Learning Hours via MHS Digital Service Learning System in Infinite Campus (IC)
April
Campus Tours/Campus Visits: Students/Parents Explore Colleges/Universities- Visit College Campuses of Interest: Visit Colleges: Make appointments with the Admissions Office or register on-line through the College/University.
Take ACT (if applicable)
Register for Spring SAT and/or ACT Exams. Check the College Board and/or ACT calendars for dates/registration deadline information.
Attend College Fairs in the Region
Attend Regional College Fair at PNW BOCES, Yorktown Campus (end of April/Early May-Date determined by BOCES)
Attend MHS Career & Service Fair
Use Naviance to Research Colleges/Universities
Continue to Build College List
NCAA: Students interested in playing DI or DII athletics in college should review the NCAA website for an approved list of courses and eligibility requirements. Students must communicate with their School Counselor your intent to play college athletics and review senior schedule options.
Personally ask a teacher for a letter of recommendation letter and add request to Naviance (under “Colleges I’m Applying to” tab)
College Essays: Common Application College Essay Writing Prompts: The Common Application announces the essay prompts in Spring.
Prepare for May AP Exams (if applicable)
Work on College Profile Survey in Naviance and Complete by June 1st.
Service Learning Graduation Requirement- Submit Service Learning Hours via MHS Digital Service Learning System in Infinite Campus (IC)
May
Take SAT (if applicable)
Attend College Fairs in the Region
Attend Regional College Fair at PNW BOCES, Yorktown Campus (end of April/Early May-Date determined by BOCES)
Personally ask a teacher for a letter of recommendation letter and add request to Naviance (under “Colleges I’m Applying to” tab)
Take AP Exams: (if applicable)
Campus Tours/Campus Visits: Students/Parents Explore Colleges/Universities- Visit College Campuses of Interest: Visit Colleges: Make appointments with the Admissions Office or register on-line through the College/University.
Use Naviance to Research Colleges/Universities
Continue to Build College List
Add colleges to “Colleges I’m thinking About” in Naviance
College Essays: Common Application College Essay Writing Prompts: The Common Application announces the essay prompts in Spring.
Complete the College Profile Survey in Naviance by June 1st
NCAA: Student athletes applying to Division I or II colleges must register online through the NCAA Eligibility Center. Students should notify their School Counselor that they registered.
Service Learning Graduation Requirement- Submit Service Learning Hours via MHS Digital Service Learning System in Infinite Campus (IC)
June
NCAA: Student athletes applying to Division I or II colleges must register online through the NCAA Eligibility Center. Students should notify their School Counselor that they registered.
Take SAT and/or ACT (if applicable)
Register for Summer/Fall SAT and/or ACT Exams. Check the College Board and/or ACT calendars for dates/registration deadline information.
Campus Tours/Campus Visits: Students/Parents Explore Colleges/Universities- Visit College Campuses of Interest: Visit Colleges: Make appointments with the Admissions Office or register on-line through the College/University.
Continue to Build College List
Complete the College Profile Survey in Naviance by June 1st
College Essays: Common Application College Essay Writing Prompts: The Common Application announces the essay prompts in Spring.
Attend MHS College Essay Writing Workshop
July/August
Build & Narrow College List
Campus Tours/Campus Visits: Students/Parents Explore Colleges/Universities- Visit College Campuses of Interest: Continue to Visit Colleges: Make appointments with the Admissions Office or register on-line through the College/University.
Register for September/October SAT (if applicable)
Register for September/October ACT (if applicable)
Work on your College Essays
Complete the College Profile Survey in Naviance if you haven’t already done so
Follow up with Teachers about Letters of Recommendation
The Common Application Opens-AUGUST 1! Create a Common Application account and start completing.
Service Learning Graduation Requirement- Submit Service Learning Hours via MHS Digital Service Learning System in Infinite Campus (IC)
ENJOY YOUR SUMMER!
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