Checklist for Juniors

SRCHS College and Career Timelines

Fall

• 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