Junior Year 

• Start your post-high school planning
• Attend the National College Fair in the fall.
• Consider taking the PSAT/National Merit Scholar Qualifying exam (strongly recommended to students in the top 33% of class).
• Collect college brochures, view books, website information – organize information (start a “college folder”).
• Attend your Junior Seminar with your counselor to explore career options and research colleges.
• Attend meetings with college representatives in the guidance office during SNAP.
• Get registration information for ACT (www.actstudent.org) and SAT (www.collegeboard.com) exams- also available in the guidance office.
• Obtain PSEO (Post Secondary Enrollment Options Program) information (class rank must be in the top 50% for senior year) if interested and set up a parent meeting.
• Investigate requirements for admission to colleges that you are interested in and schedule college visits.
• Register carefully for senior year classes and check graduation requirements for high school.  Make sure you have the necessary preparation requirements for college.
• In the spring take the ACT (April and/or June) and/or SAT (March and/or May).
• Find a summer job or internship.
• Get reference letters from summer jobs, internships, or special activities.