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Checklist for Juniors
SRCHS College and Career TimelinesFall
- Sign up for the PSAT during lunches at SRHS at the end of September
- Continue to stay on track in all of your classes to build up your GPA
- Use your test scores and current GPA to evaluate your college options – make a list and include campus size, location, cost, etc.
- Find out more about college visits around your area and on campus
- Begin researching scholarships https://www.raise.me/ https://www.fastweb.com/
- Look for your PSAT scores in December https://www.collegeboard.org/
- Practice the SAT based on weaknesses with www.khanacademy.com
Spring
- Take at least one practice exam before taking the School-Day SAT in March
- Take the ACT - sign up on www.act.org and practice on https://academy.act.org
- Know the dates and locations of all SAT and ACT tests - deadlines pass quickly
- Decide which test is better for you and focus on it - ACT versus SAT
- Make a list of at least three colleges to apply for (dream, reach, and safe school)
- Contact those who may be willing to write a letter of recommendation for you
- Search for scholarships and plan summer college visits
- Apply on time for any summer jobs or internships you might be interested in
- Plan a challenging course load for your senior year - discuss dual enrollment opportunities with your counselor
Summer
- Participate in meaningful and valuable educational opportunities, preferably related to your desired major in college
- Keep practicing for the SAT and/or ACT
- Along with completing summer reading assignments, create a list of other books to read as well
- Build your community service hours needed for graduation and the Bright Futures Scholarship
- Start college application essays - finalize resume and essays