Juniors

We Are College Ready!

·        Review your graduation plan.

·        Take the PSAT in October.

·        Plan to participate in leadership and extracurricular activities.

·        Attend the Career/College Fairs at local community colleges.

·        Take AP exams, if appropriate.

·        Re-think, re-check you four-year high school graduation plan with parent/guardian and counselor.

·        Take the SAT I, SAT II and/or ACT (college admissions tests) in the spring. Take preparation class, if needed.

·        Link to SAT test dates:

·        Link to ACT test dates:http://www.actstudent.org/regist/currentdates.html

·        Read college catalogues; write to colleges for information. Attend scheduled college admissions conferences or college fairs. Visit college campuses, while in session.

·        Be practical! Look at your top five college choices and ask: Do I qualify? Can I afford the school? Do I need to schedule an interview? Have I talked with students who now attend the college? Does the school offer my major? Does the school's housing meet my needs? Does the social life fit my style? Have I seen the campus? What are the summer opportunities regarding honors programs, work, study, etc.?

·        Begin reviewing scholarships.

·        Attend summer school if you need to raise a grade. Get a headstart--earn degree credits at the community college.