Grade 11 Junior

September

• Review your course schedule–take the most challenging and appropriate classes for your abilities.
• Stay involved in extracurricular activities—balance fun with academics.
• Continue developing your college list with the name of schools you might apply.

Use the following websites to help in your Career and College search:

October

• Keep studying hard—junior year grades are really important for colleges to see.
• Take the PSAT (October )
• Attend the National College Fair (November)
• Attend presentations by college representatives visiting BHS (in Career and Counseling Center.)

November

• Keep your grades up–use any resources available to help you get the most out of your classes.
• Continue gathering information about potential colleges you might apply to senior year.

December

• Incorporate studying for the ACT or SAT in your daily work.
• Check grades and seek help for academic areas you may be struggling with now.

January

• Plan your classes for senior year—check in with your counselor.
• Review your PSAT results and determine if you might benefit from SAT prep.
• Keep studying for the ACT or SAT

February

• Make the end of the 1st semester a good one—keep studying/working!
• Plan your ACT or SAT test taking schedule for this Spring and the Fall of senior year.
• Start researching summer opportunities including internships, jobs, volunteer work, summer programs, etc.

March

• Take the SAT scheduled at Ballard High School.
• Register for any ACT, SAT or SAT Subject tests for this Spring and the Fall of senior year, if you have not already.
• Attend any Spring college fairs

April

• Check grades and keep working hard.
• Visit colleges during Spring Break or continue researching them online during your time off.
• Start a writing folder making your initial responses to essay prompts for college applications. Use the prompts from the Common Application, University of Washington or other colleges, if available on their websites.

May

• Prepare a resume, use the Activities Log worksheet to help
• Possible ACT, SAT or SAT Subject Tests to take
• Take the AP exams, if appropriate

June

• Finish out your classes on a positive note.
• Take any ACT, SAT or SAT Subject Tests you may have scheduled.
• Contact two teachers who know you well and ask if they would write a recommendation letter—make sure to give them a copy of your resume.