During 11th grade, students are encouraged to:

• Identify and research colleges, universities, career and technical programs, apprenticeships, military opportunities, and other post-secondary options.

• Meet with their school counselor to review academic progress, graduation requirements, and post-secondary goals.

• Research admission requirements, program prerequisites, application deadlines, and testing requirements.

• Develop a preliminary list of colleges, programs, or other post-secondary options that align with their interests and goals.

• Visit colleges, attend information sessions, career fairs, or technical and training program events.

• Take appropriate college entrance or placement exams when required.

• Begin developing a résumé or activities list that highlights accomplishments, leadership, employment, volunteer experiences, and extracurricular involvement.

• Begin identifying teachers, counselors, employers, or others who may be appropriate to provide letters of recommendation.

• Research scholarships, financial aid, and other ways to help pay for education or training.

• Explore summer opportunities such as employment, internships, volunteering, enrichment programs, or college visits.

• Use the summer before senior year to narrow options and prepare for applications, employment, training, or other post-secondary plans.

Junior year is the time to ask questions, explore possibilities, and take action. The decisions you make and the preparation you complete now can help you enter senior year with a clearer direction and a plan for your future.