Junior
Year
Timeline

September:

Reminder: The grades you earn this year will be a very important
factor in a college’s decision about your application and admission.
Have a productive year!
-Register to take the PSAT
-Complete initial college search

October:

-Read your PSAT/NMSQT
Student Bulletin and take the
full-length sample test
-Take the PSAT (be sure to check “yes” for Student Search Service)
-Meet with college reps in guidance
-Meet with your counselor  to discuss post-secondary planning
-Apply for the Discover Card Scholarship if your GPA is a B+ or better (win up to $22,500)
-Apply for the Prudential Spirit of Community Scholarship
National College Fair
-Attend Financial Aid night

November:

-Continue your search for colleges
-Plan college visits whenever possible
-If high school alumni visit during the holidays, talk with them about their college experiences
-Attend Montco College Fair

December:

-PSAT scores returned
-Review your PSAT score reports. See where your strengths are, get help with your weaker areas.  Use your test, correct answers, and your responses to help prepare for the SAT.
-Create a file to manage your college search, testing and application info.

January:

-Explore financial aid possibilities with your counselor, through the financial aid offices at your colleges of interest and through your parents’ connections (employers, processional organizations, religious affiliations, etc.)
-Write your Social Security number and Upper Moreland High Schools College Entrance Exam Board number (395340) on a card for your wallet or memorize the numbers.
-Register for Spring SAT

February:

-Talk to your counselor and teachers about taking SAT II: Subject Tests this spring. 
-Select Senior courses that will challenge you

March:

-Register for May SAT I or II early to avoid late registration fee.
-Create an initial list of colleges to contact for additional information.

April:

-Register for June SAT I or II early to avoid late registration fee.
-Prepare for AP exams, if applicable
--Visit colleges that interest you; if possible, attend classes on campus

May:

-Take SAT I or II
-Take AP exams, if applicable
-Create your “resume”- record all your accomplishments, involvements, and work experiences over the past three years

June:

-Begin required summer reading
-Make wise use of your summer (volunteer, visit colleges, review applications and start working on essays)
-Submit NCAA Clearinghouse Application to Guidance if you want to play Div I or Div II sports in college
-Begin asking teachers/advisors for letters of recommendation

July/August:

-Get ready for Senior Year
-Stay involved:

1. work to help pay for college
2. get involved in an internship  relevant to your career interest

-Tour college campuses (you should call first to determine dates and times of tours and information sessions)
-Begin to narrow college choices
-Set up interviews