FALL

• Take the PSAT/SAT in October. These are through CollegeBoard.org

• Increase your commitment to extracurricular activities through various leadership roles.

• Utilize College Board, Naviance, and other college search engines to learn more about the college application process.

• Create a college list on Naviance under the “Colleges I am Thinking About” tab.

• Utilize the career and interest inventories on Naviance to evaluate possible post-secondary options.

SPRING

• Set up and use Khan Academy for free SAT prep.

  • Other SAT/Testing prep - Peterson's

• Meet with your school counselor to discuss next year’s class schedule and post-secondary goals.

• If you are interested in attending a military academy (e.g., West Point, Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, Coast Guard), begin your research early.

  • Take the ASVAB (free) to help with career planning or military options.

• Register with the NCAA if you are planning to compete in Division I or II college sports – request transcripts to be sent at the end of your junior year.

• Attend college fairs!

  • Virtual College Tours: https://www.youvisit.com/collegesearch/ 

    • https://campustours.com/

  • Virtual College Fairs: https://www.nacacnet.org/nacac-college-fairs/ 

• You can start working on your college essay and ask an English teacher to review it.

• Ask your teacher(s) for letters of recommendation before summer vacation.