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Junior High School Planner

Knowing where to begin when preparing for college is often a complicated process. Even as a Junior there are many things that you can do to help prepare you for college.

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Sep	Oct	Nov
Dec	Jan	Feb
Mar	Apr	May
Jun	Jul	Aug

September

	Ask your school about dates, times and places for the October PSAT.
	Check into what extracurricular activities are being offered for the year and decide what you would like to be involved with.
	Meet with your counselor to review your courses for the year if you are unsure about college requirements.

October

	Take the PSAT.
	Continue to volunteer.
	If you are interested in military academies start the application process now.

November

Review your grades and current classes. Work on your GPA.

December

Review the results of your PSAT. Meet with your counselor to determine how you might improve your skills for the SAT.

January

	Sign up for the March SAT I.
	Begin to think about what colleges you would like to attend. Think about size, cost, programs offered, location. These are all things that may help make your decision easier.

February

	Prepare for the SAT I.
	Write colleges and begin to request information.

March

	Take the SAT I.
	Sign up and begin to prepare for the April ACT or the May/June SAT II, if appropriate.
	Talk to current students at the colleges that interest you to get an idea of what life is like on that campus.
	Research scholarship information and see if there are any scholarships you can apply for as a junior.
	Over Spring Break visit a college campus. Take a tour, talk to a professor and sit in on a class.

April

	Take the Act if registered for it.
	Meet with your counselor to select senior classes. Remember to make sure they meet college requirements and your academic plan and goals.
	Attend a college fair to get more information.

May

	Take the SAT II if registered.
	Begin to think about which teachers and others you might ask to write your recommendations next fall.
	Look into summer jobs.
	Consider taking summer courses at a local college or community college.

June, July, and August

	Take the SAT II if registered.
	Talk with your counselor about your SAT/ACT scores.
	Plan a visit to a college during the summer.
	Write to colleges and send in requests for applications.
	Visit a college campus. Take a tour.
	Continue to research colleges.
	Read and stay involved over the summer.
	Consider volunteering.
	Take a summer class.