COLLEGE PLANNING CALENDAR JUNIOR YEAR
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SEPTEMBER Register for the PSAT/NMSQT Begin meeting with college representatives.
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OCTOBER Register for the PSAT/NMSQT Take the PSAT/NMSQT
Attend the College Fair/ |
NOVEMBER Consider taking the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) Register/pay for AP exams National Career Development Month
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DECEMBER Meet with counselor to discuss results of PSAT/NMSQT Attend a financial aidworkshop
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JANUARY Begin college search and research Register by mail or online for spring SAT I/SAT II and/or ACT
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FEBRUARY Plan senior course selections with counselor Consider an AP class Plan a mentorship or internship for senior year
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MARCH Begin service academy and ROTC applications
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APRIL Take SAT I and/or ACT Attend college fairs Visit college campuses during spring break Begin/continue scholarship search (e.g. Internet, scholarship bulletins) Take the TOEFL if applicable
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MAY Take SAT I/SAT II and/or ACT Take Advanced Placement exams Take the TOEFL if applicable Begin NCAA Clearinghouse process
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JUNE Take SAT I/SAT II and/or ACT Ask for letters of recommendation Consider volunteer experience
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Summer
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Write and visit colleges or visit colleges websites for information and/or applications.
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Begin work on college essays.
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Request scholarship applications.
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Explore career paths.
Ongoing
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Visit college representatives.
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Meet with military representatives.
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Continue to STUDY.
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Don't be afraid to ask for help when you need it.
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Stay in contact with your guidance counselor.