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Junior Year College Timeline
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SEPTEMBER TO JANUARY:
Make a college admission testing plan in consultation with your school counselor. Consider taking an SAT or ACT by the end of your junior year.
Take the PSAT/NMSQT. This test is given only in October and serves three functions:
- Gives you practice for the SAT's.
- Allows you to get an early indication of how you may do on the SAT's.
- Qualifies you for possible scholarships.
JANUARY TO FEBRUARY:
Plan to schedule and attend a junior parent meeting with your child's school counselor. Your child must be in attendance as well. Topics include: application types, developing a college list, letters of recommendation, and admission testing.Make selections for senior coursework.
Consider which teacher(s) would be best to write a recommendation letter on your behalf (letters must be requested in person).
APRIL/MAY:
Continue the college exploration process and plan visits to college campuses if you have not already done so.
SUMMER (After Junior Year):
Continue to visit schools to determine the right fit.
Common application goes live for your class on August 1; work on components of the application, including the essay.