September
- If interested, register with Metea for the October PSAT-NMSQT. Information will be sent to families.
- Be sure courses meet college entrance requirements.
- Keep in mind that your first three years of high school are very important because colleges base their admission decisions on the work you do up to the sixth semester, the end of junior year
- Maintain involvement in extracurricular activities.
- Attend college visits. Develop a personal list of questions to ask college representatives.
- Attend parent information sessions.
- Attend Financial Aid information sessions.
- Register for AP Testing if you are interested.
- If registered, take the PSAT-NMSQT.
- Register for AP Testing if you are interested.
- Attend college fairs.
- Start a college information file.
- Continue attending college representative visits at MVHS in the College and Career Center.
- Visit the College & Career Center and become familiar with the resources.
- Check open house dates at colleges you are interested in visiting. Many will have visits on Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day, Martin Luther King Day and Lincoln’s Birthday. It is ideal to visit a college while the students are in session. This will allow you to see what the atmosphere on campus is really like.
- Attend TCD field trip to explore technical and hands-on training opportunities available for high school students.
- Learn as much as you can about careers and majors. Talk to as many people as you can about their careers. Think about what courses you like/dislike, do well in and have trouble with at school.
- Consider taking an ACT or SAT prep course.
- Explore information on colleges.
- Talk to your parents, college graduates you know, relatives, and people in the community about the colleges they have attended.
- Continue College research.
- Study for semester final exams.
- Register for rigorous academic courses for senior year.
- Meet with your counselor to pick senior classes.
- Make sure you are completing ALL graduation requirements.
- Review admission requirements at colleges you are considering. Make sure you completed or are registered for required course work.
- Consider making a personal resume which will be used for letters of recommendation and college applications. (Letter of recommendation form)
- Visit college campuses. Call or go online to set up a visit, take a tour and talk to someone on campus. Check for open houses—plan to go over spring break if possible.
- Prepare for the Spring SAT.
- Request information from the colleges on your list.
- Continue to use the College & Career Center.
- Get ready to visit colleges over your spring break.
- Register for the Summer ACT or SAT if you plan to take the test again.
- Attend College information night.
- Attend College information Counselor presentation.
- Take the SAT in school.
- Check to see if the colleges you are looking at require the SAT Subject Tests (more selective colleges may require subject tests).
- If your schools require SAT Subject Tests, then register for the May/June SAT Subject Tests. Check to see when the specific subject tests are offered.
- Attend spring conferences with your counselor.
- Look into summer jobs, enrichment programs, internships, volunteer positions
- Make sure your parents have a copy of their income tax returns in a safe place so that you will be able to use the information for financial aid application.
- Contact college/military representatives if you would like to talk about personalized questions (contact information can be found in the college and career center. )
- Study for May AP Exams
- Take SAT or SAT Subject Tests (if your college requires subject tests)
- Take AP exams if you have taken AP classes and want to try to receive college credit.
- Compare your list of schools and have college choices narrowed down.
- Plan your summer.
- Study for finals- junior year grades are crucial.
- College Information Parent night.
- Take ACT or SAT or SAT Subject Tests if you plan on retesting.
- Plan your summer college visits. Remember seeing the college firsthand, talking to students and taking a tour can be the greatest help in deciding whether or not a school is a good match for you.
- Visit campuses and ask friends about their first year of college.
- Select schools to apply to in the fall.
- Begin to prepare for the application process: write rough drafts of essays, collect writing samples and assemble portfolios if applicable.
- Complete the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse form online at www.eligibilitycenter.org if you hope to play Division I or II sports