Junior Year Information Guide

 Fall (September-November)

•   Increase your commitment to extracurricular activities through various leadership roles
•  Create a college list on Naviance under the “Colleges I am Thinking About” tab
  •   Look at college entrance requirements and research college costs
•  Register for college representative visits in the Counseling Office

 Winter (December-February)

• Attend a local Financial Aid Night to learn about paying for college
• Register for the SAT Reasoning and/or SAT Subject tests or the ACT
• Meet with your school counselor to discuss next year’s class schedule and post-secondary goals

 Spring (March-June)

• Register for the SAT Reasoning and/or SAT Subject tests or the ACT
• Take the ASVAB (free) to help with career planning or military options
• Attend college fairs sponsored by the Junior league and College Admissions Made Possible
• Ask your teachers for letters of recommendations early
  • *Not all schools require LORs– please check the colleges’ admission requirements before asking!
• Register with the NCAA if you are planning to compete in Division I or II college sports – request transcripts to be sent at the end of your junior year
• If you are interested in attending a military academy (e.g., West Point, Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, Coast Guard), begin your research early

Summer (June-August)

• Visit different college campuses and ask questions!
• Engage in summer extracurricular activities and volunteer opportunities
• Complete summer reading and AP summer work when necessary.
•  Engage in test preparation activities for the ACT and/or SAT for the fall of your senior year