11^TH GRADE PREPARATION CHECKLIST

 

Summer/Fall

 

• ŸEnroll in academic courses of maximum reasonable challenge.

• ŸAttend visits by college and technical school representatives.

• ŸTake the PSAT in October.

• ŸAttend local college/career nights and tour colleges on weekends.

• ŸBegin to formulate a list of colleges and/or technical schools.

• ŸAssume leadership roles in athletics, service organizations, school activities, and/or in the community.

 

Winter

 

• ŸExplore Naviance, a web-based college/career planning tool.

• ŸTake an interest inventory and explore careers in Naviance based on results.

• ŸContinue to expand and update all nonacademic achievements and activities starting with 9^th grade.

• ŸCreate a resume in Naviance.

• ŸUtilize the college search feature in Naviance to continue researching and developing a list of schools.

• ŸRegister for one of the spring SAT or ACT dates. Apply for accommodations if needed.

• Ÿ Attend Financial Aid Planning Night.

 

Spring

• ŸAttend the Higher Education Night

• Ÿ Formulate a short list of teachers who may supply recommendations

• Ÿ Meet with your counselor to personalize your college search

• Ÿ Explore and apply to summer opportunities (volunteer projects, academic enrichment, paid jobs, travel programs, etc.)

• ŸVisit college campuses.

• Ÿ Potential college athletes: See you counselor about the NCAA clearinghouse.