The junior year is important for many reasons. One reason is the fact that this is will be the year in which colleges will see the most updated record of your academic standing – grades, GPA, college test scores. When applying to college your senior year, not only will your transcript be sent to the college, but also the list of courses you are taking as a senior. Colleges will also request scores from ACT, SAT, Achievement, and/or any AP exams you may have taken. Working hard and continuing to demonstrate that you are in good academic standing will be of utmost importance. This is also the year where you will start to buckle-down on your pre-college planning. Families should develop a list of potential colleges to visit/research over the summer.
Knowing what you want to do after high-school is not the only decision you need to start thinking about making; the decision of where to attend college also needs to made if that is where your career path is leading you.
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Finding a job is difficult as is, and finding one as a teenager in high school can be even more challenging. You are not only competing with other students but also competing with adults in your job search. The guide below will help you prepare, get noticed, and hired. They will walk you through everything from finding the best jobs for high school students and companies hiring younger workers to obtaining working papers and knowing your rights.