Junior Class Information

September

*Begin discussing college plans with parent

*Consider a test preparation course to prepare for college exams (Collegeboard.org, actstudent.org, Kaplan.com)

*Register for the PSAT- Contact our testing coordinator with any questions

*Continue to be involved in extracurricular activities

*Work on improving your vocabulary skills by reading

*Develop positive study habits

October

*Take PSAT--National Merit Finalist year!

November/December

*Begin thinking about what to look for in a college and develop a list of potential schools

*Study hard for semester exams. Your grades are very important!

*Register for the SAT or ACT if you would like to give it an early try

*Visit the college fair

January/February

*Talk with college students who are home for the holidays, especially those who are attending a college that interests you

*Start looking at colleges that meet your criteria on such web sites as princetonreview.com, petersons.com, collegeboard.org

March/April

*If you have not already done so, register for the SAT and ACT

*Write, call, or email colleges to request information

*Talk with your parents about visiting a college campus during spring break

*Register for AP Exams

May

*Ask appropriate teachers if they will write letters of recommendation for college and scholarship programs

June/July

*Last chance to take ACT/SAT until fall

*Visit college campuses

*Volunteer

*Get a summer job

*Prepare your resume

*READ!