Congratulations Juniors!!!!!!
You are one step closer to getting out of high school and stepping into college! With such an exciting transition ahead, it’s important to stay focused so you can graduate on time and land in the college of your choice. Follow this High School Junior Checklist to get exactly where you want to go!
📝 Reflect on your skills, talents, and interests to get an idea of what you might want to do future.
🤔 Not sure where your skills and interests lie? Take personal inventories like the true colors assessment by Hancock College or Hampton University and consider taking a career interest inventory like the one provided by Minnesota State to see what options are available to you.
📝 Research careers that interest you and will utilize your skill set. Use the Occupational Outlook Handbook to learn more about the path to get there and more.
📝 Find colleges that will help you further develop your skills and lead you to your future career. Look through their majors and consider other factors such as location, size, and campus culture to build a good college list. Once you have seen all you need to see, take a look at their requirements to make sure you have the right GPA and test scores to get in.
📝 Attend college fairs and take tours as often as you can. Both provide great insight and help you learn more about your options. Always go prepared with questions to ask and grab some information.
📝 Meet with your school counselor to discuss your future plans: See if they have any valuable advice or resources to help you move your plan forward.
📝Keep your eye on your grades and maintain involvement. The last semester of your junior year is your last time to really get it right! When you start the application process in the fall of your senior year, colleges will make a judgment based on what you‘ve done between your freshman and junior year. Get in those last A’s and B’s and maintain or add activities to your list to finish up strong!
📝Start on important portfolio materials such as your resume, brag sheet, and college essay to save some time on applications during your senior year. The more you do now the easier senior year will be!
📝Look for scholarships and start doing your research about the different types of aid available. Want to know how much federal aid you qualify for? 💰Check out the FAFSA Estimator and learn more about financial aid here.
📝 Maximize your summer by finding ways to build your resume. This can look like pre-college courses, community service projects, a summer job, or building on a passion project. Whatever you do make it worth it!
And remember kids, the more you complete now the easier those college applications will be! You Got This and we got you!
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