JUNIOR YEAR

  • Junior Year Timeline

    • Continue to enroll in challenging courses
    • Transcripts sent to colleges in the Fall will include 9-11th grades, so study and maintain your GPA
    • Stay active in clubs and/or sports
    • Take on leadership roles in activities, sports, and volunteer work
    • Study for the SAT and/or ACT with flashcards, test prep books, and utilize UCPS free SAT/ACT Prep tools and classes.  (see TESTING.) 
    • Take the ACT at school and/or schedule your SAT online
    • Attend college visitations in person and online
    • Follow colleges you’re interested in on SCOIR
    • Narrow down your college list on SCOIR to include schools that are "Reach" to "Likely" and "Safety"
    • Research admission guidelines for desired colleges
    • Update your resume to include jobs, leadership roles, volunteer hours, awards, etc.
    • Volunteer for a sustained period of time for an organization you are passionate about
    • Apply for summer enrichment courses, study abroad, college immersion, and visit college campuses to get a feel for the environment.
    • Research FAFSA and continue scholarship search

     Rising Senior Presentation

    • Coming soon

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