Junior Information
College Counseling Planning Timeline For Juniors
Fall of Junior Year
* Attend MHS College Day in early September.
* PSAT/NMSQT test date in October
* SAT I & II test dates: October, November, and December (optional)
* Take advantage of every opportunity to learn about colleges – college representative
* Keep your grades up.
* Develop good, strong relationships with your teachers.
January of Junior Year
* Begin to research colleges seriously and start your first college list.
* Set Junior Conference appointment with your counselor.
February of Junior Year
* Register for SAT/ACT (All juniors should take it in May or June).
* Attend Financial Aid Seminar to discuss college plans.
* Create a first draft resumé.
March of Junior Year
* Attend Junior Conference to discuss college plans.
* Visit colleges during spring break, if possible.
* Set-up senior course load – take the most rigorous curriculum you can handle.
* Prepare for the May/June test dates – test prep courses, tutoring, review books, etc.
April of Junior Year
* Ask one teacher for a letter of recommendation.
* SAT I test date
* ACT test date
May of Junior Year
* SAT I or II test date
* AP Exams
June of Junior Year
* SAT I or II test date
* ACT test date