Junior

College Rep Visits:  More information to come.

PSAT: MVHS will be offering the PSAT on October 16th.   To sign up and to see more information, visit this information sheet.

• Stay on track with your classes and grades.

• Consider taking classes in high school and earning college credit.  Skagit Valley College has additional options.

• Take the PSAT.  College Admission Testing Requirements CHANGED during COVID.  This test is optional and may be used for qualify for a National Merit Scholarship Program.

• Evaluate your education options. Decide whether you want to pursue full-time employment, further education or training (such as a vocational-technical school, career college, or two-year or four-year college), or a military career.  

• Make a college list. Visit our College Exploration page to learn more.

• Continue gathering college information. Go to college fairs, attend college nights and also attend college rep visits at MVHS.  Check out our Field Trips.

• Organize a testing plan if needed.  College Admission Testing Requirements CHANGED during COVID.   Many colleges no longer require the SAT or ACT.  Please consult with specific colleges for their testing requirements.

• Make sure you’re meeting any special requirements such as NCAA.

• Stay involved with extracurricular activities. 

• Talk to your family about college options. 

• Learn more about financial aid. 

• Prepare a challenging schedule for senior year.   When registering for senior year courses, make sure you are meeting admission requirements.

• Apply for a summer job or internship.   

• Visit colleges.

• Start working on your application essays. Compose rough drafts of the essays you’ll need for your college applications. 

1. In 7th or 8th grade, students completed an application for the College Bound Scholarship. They pledged to:  Graduate from a Washington State high school with a cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher.  Have no felony convictions.  Apply for financial aid by completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or WASFA (Washington Application for State Financial Aid). 

2. In order to receive the scholarship, students must fulfill this pledge and:  Be income eligible, as determined by their college with the information from their FAFSA or WASFA.  Be accepted to an eligible college and begin attending within one year of high school graduation. Be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen, or have DACA status.

Make sure College Bound has a current email for you.  Email them at collegebound@wsac.wa.gov to stay up to date.