What Juniors Should Tackle in August

Hi Juniors! 

Happy August and Happy Back to School! Hope you all had a wonderful summer and you're ready to tackle another successful school year. As we launch another month (can you believe it?!), I've included a helpful list of resources below to help guide your to-do items this month. Take a look at these helpful tips below on what to check off your list this month.

11th Graders

• College App & Admissions Timeline - A timeline and set of resources that track the college search and application process from 9th through 12th grade.

• Corsava - Check out this awesome resource that helps you figure out what you want (and don’t want) from your college experience. 

• PSAT - Sign up to take the exam this fall, even if you took the test as a sophomore. Strong test scores as a junior may qualify you for academic honors, including National Merit as well as programs and recruitment for Black, Latinx, Indigenous, rural, first-generation and low income students.

• Compass Guide to Admissions Testing - Start mapping out a standardized testing plan with the goal of taking the SAT or ACT at least once before the end of the school year.

• Connect with college admissions reps - Sign up for a few sessions with college representatives when they visit your high school this fall. Also check their website for information on virtual information sessions and local events.