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Junior Checklist
Fall
  Update your High School Planner
  Apply for a Scholarship
  Submit proof of a FAFSA PIN for yourself and your parents
  Update your entire SEOP Account
  Turn in your Cal Grant Form (available at the Guidance Center)
  Complete your 4CASTER
  Sign up for the ACT PLUS Writing in April
  Show your accordion college folders with college information enclosed
  Complete a PSAT practice test booklet
   Parent PowerSchool Login
   View a College Week Live presentation


Spring
  Update your High School Planner
  Create your College Quick Start Account and complete two practice tests in Critical Reading and Math
  Sign up for an SAT Reasoning or ACT Plus Writing Exam
  Recommended sign up for SAT Subject Exams for UC’s and Selective Independent Colleges
  Apply for an Summer Enrichment Program
  Apply for a Scholarship
  Complete a résumé
  Complete two Letter of Recommendation Request forms (available at the Guidance Center)
   View a College Week Live presentation
   Parent PowerSchool Login
   Create your Naviance account (Complete: game plan, college interest, resume, scattergram, & college search)

Suggestions and Tips:

• Do a SAT and/or ACT Question a Day
• Get on college mailing lists
• Visit colleges and connect with admission advisors
• Prepare for the PSAT exam on National Testing Day
• Focus on grades -- last year to impress your colleges!
• Be in a summer program
• Check out colleges now!  
• Show your passion and leadership skills through activities inside or outside of school

11th grade Course Recommendations
Religion (Scripture)
English or Eng Honors
US History or AP US Hist
Math
Science
Foreign Lang (recommended)
Elective or VPA