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Junior Checklist

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
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  • Home
  • Registrar
  • Events
  • Activities
  • Course Registration & Changes
  • Academic Resources
  • Career Development
  • Personal/Social Resources
  • Post-Secondary Planning
  • Testing
  • Juniors
  • Seniors