11th Grade
“You don’t get what you wish for. You get what you work for.”
– Daniel Milstein
Tasks to Complete Your Junior Year
Meet with your school counselor to review your transcript for graduation requirements and progress.
Take the PSAT in October (you may qualify for the National Merit Scholarships)
Take the SAT or ACT (if you have taken Algebra 2)
Take the test again your senior year
Practice the SAT using Khan Academy
Begin thinking about post high school plans
College (in-state, out of state, small, large)
Community College
Work Force
Trade School
Military Service
Army
Navy
Air Force
Marines
National Guard
Check entrance requirements for colleges of interest to you
Narrow down your list of colleges (choose a dream school, a safety school, and others that are in-between)
Attend college fairs
Schedule college visits during school breaks to tour campuses and talk with admissions staff (Campus visits may be limited due to COVID 19, however many colleges offer online “touring”)
Virtual college tours by You|Vistit CollegeSearch
Research the job market for your planned career
Find a summer job or internship in your field of interest
Interview a person in your field of interest. Ask questions i.e. typical day, education, licensure requirement, school attended, etc.
Begin researching scholarships, grants and loans