Juniors
Calendar
September
Register for PSAT in counseling center.
Continue refining your list of target schools.
Research schools on the internet or via books and visits.
Update your resume with any new information.
Plan next two years' extra-curricular activities and community service activities.
Think about when to take the SAT or ACT tests- develop your "tentative" test plan.
October
Take the PSAT to be eligible for the National Merit Scholarship Competition.
Study hard! Aim for A's and B's. Do extra credit when available.
Start a personal file updating information for your resume.
Locate and organize all awards, prizes, recognitions earned.
Acquaint yourself with resources at school.
November
Keep grades up- improvement counts!
Get to know your junior year teachers, you may want them to write a letter of recommendation for you next year!
Take SAT Subject Tests if necessary- ask your school counselor about this before registering.
Continue researching colleges.
Improve your vocabulary! Learn 20 new words a week.
Think about college majors.
READ!!!!
December
Study hard!
Take SAT Subject Tests if appropriate.
Register for the SAT at collegeboard.com
Register for the ACT at actstudent.org
Discuss PSAT results with your school counselor.
READ over break!
Fill up your spare time as much as possible with community service, volunteer work, clubs, sports, etc.
January
Continue researching colleges.
Compare PSAT and projected SAT results to the averages at your target schools.
First Chance to take the SAT.
Be sure you know your social security number and school CEEB code.
Consider SAT/ACT prep courses or for spring tests.
February
Register for SAT and ACT tests.
Remember how important junior grades are for your class rank and college applications.
Plan a challenging senior year schedule. An easy schedule can cost you an acceptance.)
March
Take SAT/ACT Tests.
Have your target list down to 10-12 schools.
Plan college visits.
Register for SAT/ACT tests if you plan to take any in May.
Plan a challenging senior schedule. No senioritis!
April
Take SAT/ACT tests.
Plan an interesting and challenging summer.
Get into the databases (mailing lists) of your target schools.
Attend college fairs.
Meet with a recruiter if interested in going into the military.
Try to visit colleges of interest over spring break.
Prep for AP exams if appropriate.
Think about financing your college education.
READ!!!
May
Take SAT/ACT tests.
Students who will be applying Early Decision or Early Action should try to complete all SAT and ACT tests during junior year.
Take AP exams if appropriate.
Start studying for June Regents exams.
Use scholarship search programs to investigate scholarships that might be available to you.
June
Take SAT/ACT tests.
Arrange college tours and interviews for the summer months. Call admissions offices of schools to set up appointments.
Visit colleges, take tours, and interview if recommended.
Do something extra with you resume in mind.
Keep extra curricular activities and community service efforts going.
Refine your college list.
athletes need to register with NCAA Clearinghouse if applicable.
SAT and ACT Test Dates
11th Grade Parents Financial Aid To Do List:
Talk to your child about the schools he or she is considering. Ask why those schools appeal to your child, and help him or her clarify goals and priorities.
Attend college fairs with your child, but don't take over the conversation with the college representative. Just listen, and let your child do the talking.
Take your child to visit college campuses, preferably when classes are in session.
Get in-depth information on federal student aid programs from Funding Education Beyond High School: The Guide to Federal Student Aid at www.federalstudentaid.ed.gov/guide.
Learn about student and parent loans in Your Federal Student Loans: Learn the Basics and Manage Your Dept at www.federalstudentaid.ed.gov/repayingpub.
*Information taken from the Federal Student Aid Website: www.federalstudentaid.ed.gov