Junior Year Checklist
College Planning Checklist - Junior Year
September
[ ] Sign up for the PSAT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test).
[ ] Check out tips for taking standardized tests.
October
[ ] Attend College Fairs.
[ ] Take PSAT.
November
[ ] Find out about AP (Advanced Placement) courses at your school.
December
[ ] Review PSAT Results.
[ ] Register now for SAT tests given after the first of the year if you're interested in Early Admissions.
[ ] Take practice tests.
January
[ ] Identify colleges you may be interested in attending.
[ ] Talk to your parents about how much they will contribute to your total costs.
February
[ ] Check with the schools you are interested in for their preference - SAT, ACT, or both or neither.
March
[ ] Start your short list of schools you'd like to visit.
[ ] Plan trips to visit some schools during spring break.
April
[ ] Register for June SATs.
[ ] Continue school visits.
May
[ ] Take AP tests if necessary.
[ ] Continue school visits.
[ ] Try to find a summer job that is related to your career interest.
June
[ ] Find out about college prep programs available during the summer.
[ ] Start researching scholarships.
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