What you can do to get ready for College as a Junior

September

• Discuss college plans with parents
• Counselors will visit classrooms with information on college admissions process
• Attend the College Fair
• Create or update your resume of school activities, honors, awards, and community service

October

• Register for the PSAT
• Take PSAT

November

• Consult college reference books in the guidance center
• Request college catalog information and financial aid information
• Run internet searches on prospective colleges
• Attend the Financial Aid Workshop at CHS with parents

December-January

• Talk with visiting college students home for the holidays
• Continue researching and narrowing your college choices

February-March

• Register for the April or May SAT and/or ACT tests
• Initiate a study program in preparation of SAT or ACT
• Make sure you have enrolled in college preparatory classes for senior year

April

• Register for the June SAT or ACT
• Attend college campus visitation programs designed for juniors
• Take the April SAT or ACT
• Attend Rising Senior Night with your Parents – CHS auditorium

May/June

• Take the June SAT or ACT
• Write or call for applications for admission. Begin to fill them out over the summer. Spend time writing essays. Note the deadlines.
• Update your resume
• During the summer, visit college campuses
• Participate in college summer programs in areas of interest to you