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In the winter counselors meet with our juniors to discuss their post secondary plans, the college search and application process. View links below to guide you through this process in your junior year.
The College search & post secondary planning
Visit Guidance Google Classroom!
Visit Guidance Google Classroom!
Students: Regularly visit Guidance Google Classroom to obtain important information for your graduating class!
Find your fit!
Find your fit!
Use "Super match" or "Advanced College Search" tool to in your Naviance account to generate a list of colleges. Select the scattergram tab to view test scores and GPA admissions data.
Junior year: college & post secondary planning
SAT and ACT
The PSAT is offered by The College Board once per year in October. Registration for the PSAT is located in SAT Google Classroom. The code to join the SAT Google Classroom is provided in English class and in the Guidance Google Classroom for our juniors. In the fall, school counselors visit junior classes to provide additional information. If you provided your mobile number on test day, you'll receive a text message with instructions to download the BigFuture School mobile app and sign in and view scores in November! Use a personal email to register.
The PSAT is offered by The College Board once per year in October. Registration for the PSAT is located in SAT Google Classroom. The code to join the SAT Google Classroom is provided in English class and in the Guidance Google Classroom for our juniors. In the fall, school counselors visit junior classes to provide additional information. If you provided your mobile number on test day, you'll receive a text message with instructions to download the BigFuture School mobile app and sign in and view scores in November! Use a personal email to register.
Dates of the SAT and ACT exams are offered throughout the school year. Register early to get a spot!
Check with individual colleges for their entrance testing requirements. View college websites and fairtest.org for updates on test optional schools.
College visits! Plan ahead
College visits
College visits
Plan college visits! Refer to college websites to register for and attend in person or virtual college visits, fairs and information sessions at several colleges/universities. Obtain information about admissions requirements, testing requirements, merit scholarship opportunities, majors and additional updates about their programs.
Campus tours
Campus tours
College fairs: In the fall and spring each year. See your counselor and home page for information.
College rep visits: preregister in Naviance & obtain teacher permission prior
College rep visits to YHS
College rep visits to YHS
Representatives from college admissions offices visit our high school in the fall and spring each year. The calendar of visits is posted in the student's Naviance account. Interested juniors and seniors must pre-register in their Naviance account and stop by the guidance office at the time of the meeting. Prior teacher permission is required.
Career & college major:
Explore your options
Build your resume: Athletics, clubs, community service, internships, jobs, research, theater/dance, art/music
Student grades and course rigor serve as an important factor when determining admission. In addition to having strong grades in your classes, The Common Application asks students to report their activities and community service information. Many colleges follow a "holistic" and comprehensive admissions process when viewing an application. Student contribution to their school community and beyond, including volunteer service, participation in clubs, positive character, leadership roles, creative talent and/or athletics are considered in the application. As you prepare for your application in your senior year, make sure you put your best foot forward, maintain strong grades and remain involved in activities. Reach out to Mrs. Ciliberto at jciliberto@yorktown.org if you have questions about your community service hours.
Letters of recommendation:
Ask teachers in June of your junior year of high school
Complete your Recommendation Questionnaire.
Ask your parents to complete the Parent Brag Sheet to provide additional information.
In June of your junior year, ask two (2) teachers whether they would write you a letter of recommendation for college.
To do:
Summer before senior year
Narrow down your college list, continue to visit colleges, work on your college essay, register for additional SAT/ACT exams (if needed) and create your Common Application account in August on www.commonapp.org and begin to complete your college application. Use a personal email when you register for the common application. Look for email from the YHS Guidance Department for updates and attend our Common app workshops in the guidance office at the end of the summer. If you created your account earlier than August 1st, see link regarding common app roll over.
The College Essay:
Complete draft over the summer
See the essay prompts on the Common application. Work on your college essay over the summer and bring it to school to show your English teacher. Discuss with your counselor any sensitive topics that may impact your essay. Expect to revise it.
Financial Aid estimate:
What will it cost?
Cost estimator: Estimate your federal student aid using their cost estimator tool on the studentaid.gov website.
Applications for financial aid (FAFSA and CSS Profile) are available to file in October of your senior year of high school. See senior college application section for additional information.
Fall of senior year:
NCAA: Div I and II College Athletics
GPA Conversion scale
Many colleges use a GPA conversion scale to convert a numerical GPA to a 4.0 scale. This scale is from www.collegeboard.com
Senior year:
Visit the Senior year college application section
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