Juniors:
PSAT: MVHS will be offering the PSAT on October 15, 2025. Deadline to Sign Up is 9/18.
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ARCHIVED EVENTS:
11th grade is a key year in the college planning process, with standardized test taking, narrowing your college list, and investigating financial aid.
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.
Create your Commonapp Account.
Did you take the College Bound Pledge?