Junior Year-Planning Calendar
- Check your classes on your 4-year plan and modify as needed.
- Make sure your fall and spring schedules of classes include career/college/major admission requirements.
- Work on your grades and seek help when needed.
- Visit more schools and colleges and attend College Fairs.
- Contact your Congressional Representative to apply for a military academy.
- Sign up for the PSAT in October.
- Review PSAT scores in December and find teachers or tutors to help you improve in weak areas.
- Decide which Advanced Placement test you will take in March and register for spring ACT or SAT test for practice.
- Meet with your school counselor in the spring to check graduation requirements and enroll in your senior year classes, including Advanced Placement classes and/or ROP.
- Take Advanced Placement Tests in May.
- Continue your extracurricular activities, sports, and volunteer work.
- Discuss financing your future with your family and begin planning.
- Investigate financial aid from Federal, State, and private sources.
- Begin writing to colleges and schools for application forms and information in June.
- In the summer, take a college class, volunteer for community service, or work.
- Update your portfolio for a job or college application.
Source: Life After High School, Career and College Information for Students and Their Families (2006-2007). Los Angeles County Office of Education.
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