College Preparation

Helpful Websites

Collegeboard.com (Provides information on PSAT’s, SAT’s, preparing for college, etc.)

Junior Year Goals

Take PSAT: Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Attend College Visits – Why should you attend?
- Great opportunity to hear in person about schools (schools you are interested in and also schools that you could learn more about)
- Ask questions: Good time to ask specific questions about programs or majors that you would like to pursue and what specifics they offer that make that program/major stand out
- Find out the financial details: what scholarships do they offer, what is the tuition, room and board
ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery):
- All juniors will take it November 12 & 13, 2014
- It is a career exploration tool; results will help you see what careers might be good for you to explore
End of Junior Year Goals:
- Take SAT/ACT in the spring of Junior Year
- Have 3-5 schools you plan to visit and are strongly interested in
- Keep grades up, this is the year school’s really look at on your transcript
- Prepare a challenging schedule for your senior year
Helpful websites:
- (Provides information on PSAT’s, SAT’s, preparing for college, etc.)
- (Explore what careers might fit you best and learn more about those careers)
- Senior Year Timeline

12th Grade Fall Timeline

Make campus visits to colleges or technical schools
Narrow down your post-secondary options
Complete college applications
Stay on track with grades and activities through your whole senior year
Take or retake the SAT’s/ACT’s
Research and apply for Scholarships!
12th Grade Spring Timeline
Complete financial aid application (FAFSA)
Continue to apply to colleges, technical schools, apprenticeship programs etc.
Make campus visits to colleges or Technical schools
Continue to compare and contrast your post-graduation choices
Make a decision for your post-graduation plansNotify the institution you decide to attend (as well as the Guidance Office)
Research and apply for Scholarships!