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Junior Year Planning


September
  • Think about career plans
  • Develop a list of colleges that interest you
  • Attend a "College Information Night" to learn about college
  • Register for PSAT
  • Start a savings plan (every little bit helps)

October

  • Read PSAT Bulletin
  • Take PSAT
  • Begin Researching private sources for financial aid

November

  • Talk to your parents and teachers about college interests
  • Think about college majors and career areas that correspond with your abilities/interest

December

  • Use PSAT results and materials to develop a "range" of colleges
  • Read SAT I Bulletin
  • Talk with graduates who are home from college

January

  • Do well on Mid-year exams
  • Register for spring SAT I
  • Search Web for colleges

February

  • Research interesting and challenging summer courses, jobs, or activities
  • Check deadlines for SAT II
  • Military Academy and ROTC application process begins
  • Meet with your Counselor

March

  • If required, consider taking the SAT II in courses you are taking this year
  • Take the SAT I
  • Begin to narrow you list of choices for colleges
  • Attend "College Information Night"
  • Take ACT
  • Register for "challenging" senior year courses

April

  • Schedule visits to colleges during vacation
  • File Military Academy and ROTC applications
  • Develop a resume
  • Explore early decision/early action options

May

  • Identify teachers whom you may ask for recommendations
  • Take SAT I or II
  • (Athletes) Register with NCAA Clearinghouse

June-August

  • If portfolios will be required for college applications, begin collecting samples
  • Schedule visits to colleges for interviews and information sessions
  • Take ACT
  • Take SAT I or II
  • Involve yourself in some "meaningful" activities
  • "Job Shadow" in a career field(s) that interests you
  • Finalize resume
 

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Auburn, ME  04210
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