During your time in 11th Grade...
FALL
- Take the PSAT! It is a valuable way to see what skills you can improve before taking the real thing.
- Register for AP exams.
- Start gathering necessary documents for financial aid.
- Visit colleges and work on application essays. (See the 'Tips For Writing Your College Essay' tab)
- Make a list of colleges that you plan to apply to.
WINTER
- Take the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) questionnaire to determine which careers you would enjoy. ---> https://www.asvabprogram.com
- Organize your testing schedule for the Spring.
- Visit local colleges on weekends and breaks.
- Begin contacting mentors about letters of recommendation.
SPRING
- Take AP exams.
- Explore your scholarship and financial aid opportunities thoroughly.
- Meet with me to create a schedule for your senior year.
- Begin working on your applications if possible.
- Try your hardest to visit or call colleges that are of high interest to you.