Juniors – What to Focus on in January

Juniors! The college admissions process is closer than you think… January equals the mid-point of your junior year. NOW is the time to review your MID-YEAR JUNIOR CHECKLIST. This is an exciting but busy year for you.

1. Meet with High School counselor

• Review PSAT scores with counselor and parents

• Ask for recommendations for summer programs

• Set senior year course schedule

• Review your standardized testing schedule

• Discuss any school based standardized testing (AP, IB, other)

2. Gear up for Senior Year

• Explore summer programs

• Set up plans to prepare for all spring tests, using PSAT test scores as a guide

• Talk to teachers about recommendation policies.

• Do some job shadowing or internships to learn more about potential careers

• Plan college visits

Take Action:

• Review the 4-Year Plan you created with EduPlan to make sure your Senior Year courses will fulfill your graduation requirements and your college admissions goals.

• Update your resume to have it ready for summer program applications.