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        • Asian-Pacific American
        • Hispanic
        • Undocumented Students (DACA)
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Juniors

Junior Year Checklist

Fall
  • Start studying for the SAT/ACT, SAT as soon as the school year begins - Mark the dates on a calendar for upcoming tests: SAT, ACT, and SAT Subject Tests
  • Take the PSAT(if you do well, you could receive amazing merit scholarships)
  • Maintain good grades
  • Make a list of potential colleges you would like to attend
  • Make sure your resume is up-to-date and continue updating it throughout the year
  • Create a document of any awards and involvements to use in the future
  • Evaluate education options: vocational-technical school, career college, or two-year or four-year college, military college- Discuss careers and which majors can lead there
  • Continue involvement in extracurricular and volunteer activities and seek leadership roles

Winter 
  • Stay involved with extracurricular activities
  • Study for the ACT/SAT
  • Start narrowing down your college choices: if you haven’t already start planning some college visits(virtual)
  • Prepare for standardized tests: research the test requirements of the colleges you wish to attend (SAT, ACT, or SAT Subject Tests) and register for the tests
  • Learn more about financial aid- How will I pay for college 

Spring
  • Prepare your class schedule for senior year: stick with a schedule that challenges you versus all easy classes/meet with your school counselor to discuss your options
  • Start completing test requirements(SAT or ACT, AP Exams, and SAT Subject Test Scores).  
  • Contact your letter of recommendation writers: teacher, employer, coach, activity leader, or any adult who knows you well
  • Apply for a summer internship or job​

Summer
  • Visit Potential Colleges(virtual or in person) 
  • Work at your summer job
  • Start working on your college application essays
  • Continue to pursue scholarship opportunities and apply! 
  • Letters of Recommendation: Request these letters with at least a 2-week notice​
  • Retake the SAT/ACT to improve score
  • Finalize personal statement essay
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