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Wow, can you believe it?! Your junior year already marks the halfway point of your high school journey and is a pivotal time. Colleges and universities look closely at your grades, scheduled courses, and activities when making admissions decisions. For both students and parents, it is imperative to stay on top of the college preparation process both during high school junior year and the following summer. Keep in mind when you apply to college in your senior year, you will not yet have earned senior grades - so junior year grades are super important!!
Your to-do list
Your to-do list
Maintain a strong GPA!
Formally Request Recommendation Letters from teachers in SCOIR by April 1.
Complete Brag Sheets in SCOIR (one for each teacher and counselor writing your letter of recommendation) by April 1. Encourage your parents to fill out a parent brag sheet.
Take the school-day SAT &/or ACT at SJV!
FALL:
FALL:
Apply to the National Honor Society
Take the PSAT/NMSQT for National Merit Scholarship consideration
Stay on track with your classes and grades - junior year will say a lot about your academic performance - study hard!
Make sure your resume is up-to-date and continue updating it throughout the year
Gather college information: Attend college fairs, college nights and speak to representatives from colleges that attend your high school
Create a document of any awards and involvements to use in the future
Continue involvement in extracurricular and volunteer activities and seek leadership roles
Continue building relationships with your teachers as 11th grade teachers are the ones that you will most likely ask for letters of recommendation
Read as much as possible: Expand your outside reading list
Attend a one-on-one college meeting with your counselor and parent(s). These typically take place in January & February
Ask two teachers by April 1 to write you a letter of recommendation. Ask in-person and formally through SCOIR.
Take the school day ACT and SAT in March
SPRING:
SPRING:
Prepare your class schedule for senior year: stick with a schedule that challenges you versus all easy classes/meet with your school counselor to discuss your options
Attend college fairs
Apply for a summer internship or job
Set up appointments at your top college choices including a personal interview, tour of the campus and meet with a professor/coach
SUMMER:
SUMMER:
Attend College Boot Camp at SJV in August
Start Common Application - officially opens August 1.
Start working on your college application essays: Have a teacher or guidance counselor read and discuss the essays with you
Visit Colleges: Visit the top 5 campuses on your list
Work a summer job to gain experience, build a resume, and save money for college
Talk to others about their experience in college especially if the student is attending a college on your list
Retake the SAT/ACT to improve score
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