Junior
It’s time to get down to business. There are so many things to accomplish this year. Your Junior year grades are very important to colleges because they are a measure of how well you do in advanced, upper-level classes. Grades are also used to determine some scholarships and grants for which you may be eligible. BE SMART. Here are a few tips:
- More Math and More Science – Challenge yourself
- Remember to save your best work for your Portfolio
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College costs money – consider all of your options – How much is in your College Savings Fund? Start looking at Financial Aid options. Call the Student Aid Hotline at the U.S. Department of Education
(1-800-4FED-AID) for a student guide to Federal Financial Aid. - Investigate scholarship opportunities provided by organizations such as corporations, professional associations, religious organizations and credit unions
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Register to take the SAT, the ACT, SAT Subject Tests, or any other exams required for college admission
ACT: http://www.actstudent.org/index.html
SAT: http://www.collegeboard.com/testing -
Continue your college search – make a list of colleges of interest and plan for a summer trip to each to determine which may be the best fit for you. Choosing the right college is a tough decision! Consider taking a friend or family member that knows you best to help you with this process
http://www.actstudent.org/college/visit.html
http://www.actstudent.org/pdf/planning/comparison.pdf - Get a summer job – colleges love to see students using their knowledge and developing their skills and interests
- Make sure you have your Social Security Number – required by colleges