Information for Juniors

Mrs. Haldane will see juniors in the beginning of October and the end of February for specific college workshops.  A parent workshop will be held in February.

The following check list will be helpful to juniors as they begin the process of choosing a college:

1. Check the “Jr. Announcements” link monthly.  This is your place for college information from Mrs. Feltham.
2. Continue to work hard to get good grades.
3. Continue involvement in activities.  Keep developing your leadership skills.
4. Take the PSAT.  This is the PSAT college considers when looking for potential candidates.  High scoring students may become National Merit semi-finalists.  High scoring Hispanic and African American students may receive special recognition.  The military academies also select candidates for special recognition from this test.
5. The first week of February Mrs. Haldane will give students a comprehensive workshop on the college process.  A separate workshop will be conducted for junior parents giving them a parent perspective.  Students do not need to attend the parent workshop.
6. Register and take the spring SAT and ACT.
7. Take SAT II Subject tests if required for admission to a particular college.  The college will list which tests are required.
8. Make college visits. Please follow the school guidelines if these visits require you to miss school.
9. Attend the NACAC spring college fair.
10.  Make an appointment to see Mrs. Haldane before the end of the school year.
11. Update your activities list.
12. Choose meaningful activities for the summer months.
13. Narrow your list of college choices.  (Mrs. Haldane will collect them during your first visit senior year.)
14. Establish a permanent email address to be used when communicating with colleges.
15.  Know your social security number, college id number and/or pin numbers.
16.  Save money for college.