Juniors… Get Started with Mid-Year Checklist!
by
Claudine Vainrub, Principal of EduPlan
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Friday, 15 January 2021
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Published in
College Admissions
Welcome back from winter break! Now is the time to review your MID YEAR CHECKLIST. January is a great time to get organized and jump-start your college search.
1. Meet with your High School Counselor
- Review your PSAT scores with your counselor and parents (if you took it in the fall)
- Ask for recommendations for summer programs
- Schedule next year’s courses
- Schedule your standardized tests for spring
- Discuss any school-based standardized tests (AP, IB, other)
2. Gear up for Next Year
- Explore summer programs
- Prepare for spring standardized tests using PSAT test scores as a guide
- Ask teachers about their recommendation policies (for summer programs, scholarships, or college applications)
- Job shadow or intern to learn more about potential careers
- Plan college visits
Take Action
- Review your next year’s course schedule to verify you will fulfill your graduation requirements.
- Prepare your spring testing schedule to keep a track of registration and test dates. Set reminders on your phone or online.