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11th Grade/Junior Year
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August:
- Talk with your guidance counselor about your options and plans. Ask about test dates for the PSAT, ACT and SAT. You'll need to register up to six weeks ahead of time.
- Sign up for courses with your eyes on college and money. A tough course load may pay off with scholarships and help you get into the school of your choice.
- Start investigating sources of financial aid. Take note of deadlines and plan accordingly.
- Sign up for activities to boost your college applications.
September:
- Find out about schools you're interested in attending. Make a file for information about schools, financial aid and campus life. Go to college fairs and open houses and check out schools' websites.
- Begin planning college visits. Try to visit when classes are going on.
October:
- Take the PSAT. You'll get the results by Christmas.
- Consider signing up for ACT or SAT prep courses. The state requires all juniors in public high schools to take the ACT. You must take the ACT/SAT before high school graduation to qualify for a KEES bonus award.
- If your top college picks require essays or recommendations, begin planning your essays and choosing whom you'd like to ask for a recommendation.
November:
- Ask your counselor about the Governor's Scholars Program if you haven't already. The program offers high school juniors a taste of college life.
December:
- Begin the application process for service academies.
- Decide if you should take AP exams in May. Investigate the CLEP program.
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January:
- Meet with your guidance counselor to set your senior schedule.
- Ask about AP, IB and dual credit courses. You may be able to get a scholarship to help pay for AP or dual credit courses.
February:
- Think about lining up a summer job, internship or co-op.
- Plan campus visits for spring break.
March/April:
- Get ready for AP exams.
- Write a résumé.
May:
- The deadline to accept or decline a Governor's Scholars appointment is usually in early May.
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