Get organized! Think about which goals you have for your junior year
Get involved! Check out the counseling website for NYC opportunities
Create a Google Drive folder just for College Stuff
September 29- Attend the ND Club Fair
October
October- PSAT/NMSQT
Speak to your counselor if you need a peer tutor for a class- do not let your grades slip!
Attend virtual events hosted by colleges
Plan out your involvement & volunteer work for the year. You should be an ACTIVE member in whatever you are involved in!
November
November 12- Practice ACT through Revolution Prep
Keep up your grades and stay organized! Let your counselor know if you would like a peer tutor
Start researching colleges using Big Future & Naviance
○ Start thinking about what is important to you when picking colleges ● Use Khan Academy for SAT prep, create a study timeline etc.
December
PSAT scores are released
Begin SAT/ACT Prep
Continue researching colleges and explore programs that interest you ● Study for your midterms & projects
Use Khan Academy for SAT prep
January
January 18- SAT/ACT Presentation by Revolution Prep
You should really be preparing for your SAT/ ACT! Speak to your counselor regarding recommended prep courses and books.
Register for Standardized Testing if you feel prepared:
o ACT www.actstudent.org
o SAT www.collegeboard.org
o Speak to your counselor about whether or not you qualify for fee waivers!
Second semester begins. This is the final semester for your transcript before it is sent to colleges!
February
February ACT
Visit colleges during your break! Try to visit at least 8-10 colleges between now and September.
If you have not registered for an SAT or ACT, do so now.
Research and apply for summer programs hosted by colleges. If you are interested, see your counselor regarding application requirements.
Research and apply to Summer programs and internships!
Apply to AP Courses, plan to continue a rigorous senior year schedule.
You must fill out the assigned surveys, both you and your parents, before your individual appointments with your counselor.
o Become familiar with Naviance
o Please visit individual college websites. You may find virtual campus tours, admissions data, information regarding specific majors and programs, etc.
The Counselors begin having individual meetings; make sure you schedule your appointment!
March
March SAT
Register to take the SAT Test or ACT if you have not
For those interested in Questbridge, start researching now and notify your recommenders and the counselor if you are considering applying.
March 23- College Information Night for all juniors & families
Discuss college options and financing your college education with your family.
Create your resume
April
April ACT
Make sure that you regularly check your email address. The Counseling Office often emails important information to you.
Ask two of your teachers from different subject areas if they would be willing to write a college letter of recommendation for you. Secure commitments now!
Visit colleges and start contacting college representatives
May
May SAT
Study and do well on your AP Exams
Create your Common Application account in College 11 Class.
www.commonapp.org. This is where most of your college applications will be submitted. Choose a username and password that is easy to remember; you will be logging in and out numerous times over the next few months.
Continue researching colleges that might be of interest to you.
June
June SAT
June ACT
Study and do well on your finals. These are the last grades that go in for your final grades & transcript before applying to colleges
Take the SAT if you did not take it in March or May.
Continue researching colleges that might be of interest to you
July
July ACT Exam (Not offered in NY- may take in NJ or CT)
Have a productive summer. Consider a variety of activities such as summer study in a college program, research, volunteering, perhaps a job that will help you put aside money for college, etc.
Research the various colleges. You want to find a college that will likely be a good fit for you.
Keep editing your college essays!
If possible, visit college campuses.
Work on your Common Application Activities Section & Profile
August
August SAT
August 1. Roll over your account on www.commonapp.org.
Remember to link your common app with your Naviance Student account by entering your common app username and password on Naviance Student under the “Colleges I’m Applying To” tab.
We recommend taking the August SAT before the craziness of senior year begins!
Keep editing your college essay
Begin to look at the supplemental essays and outlining them for colleges you know you are interested in applying to