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Junior Checklist

 

       FALL

 

 ü    Attend college fairs

 

 ü    Take PSAT in October

 

 ü    Continue using your KUDER account

 

 ü    Volunteer and participate in extracurricular

       activities

 

    ü    Register for January SAT Test

 

 ü    Make good grades.  Many colleges make decisions  

       based on your grades through your junior year.

 

       SPRING

 

 ü    Take SAT/ACT (If you take SAT in January, you

       might exempt THEA for dual credit in summer.     

       Also take SAT Subject Tests if required by your  

       college.)

 

 ü    Take THEA

 

 ü    Start making a list of potential colleges

 

 ü    Visit potential colleges (Spring Break might be a

       good time to schedule visits)

 

 ü    Work on your resume

 

 ü    Look at college application to see what you need

       to fill out

 

 ü    Take AP exams

 

       June – August

 

ü    Gather application forms, catalogues, and information about    financial aid for chosen colleges

ü    Call or write to college admissions offices to obtain     information

ü    Prepare for SAT/ACT (i.e., prep courses, online help, study    from prep book)

ü    Apply for scholarships

ü    Visit colleges and universities

ü    Start developing admissions essays and resume

ü    Register for ACT in September