Junior Timeline
Fall
- Study for SAT/ACT (check out options for help under TESTING)
- Attend the National College Fair
- Take the PSAT (October)
- List potential options for Post-Secondary education
- Create a student resume: part-time jobs, school activities, community activities, awards, volunteer work, leadership roles etc.
- Career Planning
- Volunteer
- Shadow Careers
- Student Athletes – update Core Course GPA to stay on track for post-secondary requirements
Winter
- Career Planning
- Volunteer
- Shadow Careers
- Study for the SAT/ACT
- Prepare class schedule for senior year (choose challenging classes that help to prepare you for your future)
- Consider options to earn college credit (AP & dual credit)
- Register for the spring SAT/ACT
- Learn more about financial aid, prepping for college at student/parent night
Spring
- Take the SAT/ACT
- Volunteer
- Career Planning
- Shadow Careers
- Update Student Resume
- Apply for National Honor Society
- Apply/Attend Girls or Boys State
- Student Athletes – update Core Course GPA to stay on track for post-secondary requirements
Summer
- Internships
- Summer Job
- Career Exploration
- Tour Campuses
- Update Student Resume
- Start working on college application essays
- Request Letters of Recommendation
- Review senior year timeline
