Class of 2010 Timeline for
Juniors
September
- Look
at your classes, G.P.A. and activities and make sure they reflect what you
want to show to college representatives and employers.
- Start
to compile a list of colleges and occupations that match your interests
using the internet, catalogs, and guidance publications.
1. Occupational
Handbook : http://www.bls.gov/oco/home.htm
2.
College Search:
http://www.collegeboard.com
- Shadow
professionals in your field of interest & ask lots of questions!
- Register
to take the PSAT, check with guidance and LCHS website for deadlines.
The test will be Oct. 20th.
- Sign-up
for tutoring with your Guidance Counselor.
Do not wait until it is too late!!
- Check
LCHS Website for upcoming dates and times for college visits and fairs.
www.lynnclassical.org
October
- If
you registered for the PSAT you should take the practice PSAT test at home
under simulated conditions. See
Guidance Counselors for the practice test. Don’t forget your calculator on
Oct 20th for the PSAT.
- Take
a career interest inventory at careernet.org (Click on
Career Tests then Career Interests Game)
November
- Review
the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
You may obtain this form online or from your guidance office.
www.fafsa.ed.gov
- We
also have the Trio Program working out of the guidance office to provide
assistance with the Financial Aid process.
- Pay
attention to your GPA (Grade Point Average).
Colleges do look at all four years of your grades!!
- If
you haven’t passed the MCAS note the dates of the November Retest.
December
- Discuss
results of the PSAT with your guidance counselor and with your parents.
Identify your strengths and weaknesses so you can study for the SAT
accordingly.
- If
you receive free or reduced lunch talk to your guidance counselor or TRIO
to get SAT/ACT
registration waivers.
January
·
Begin scheduling visits to the colleges that you are
interested in.
February
- Register
and study for the SAT and ACT exams.
- Start
investigation private scholarships, organizations that your family is
affiliated with and other student aid programs.
March
- Register
for the SAT Reasoning and/or Subject Tests and any other exams, if you
haven’t already done so. Continue
to study for your exams.
- Scheduling
for Grade 12 begins. See your
teachers and/or Department Heads for recommendations for Honors and AP
courses.
- Sign
up for College Fair at the Bay State College Fair.
- If
you are still working on passing that final MCAS Subject be aware of
upcoming testing.
April
- April
vacation is a great time to visit colleges; they are not on vacation so you
can get an idea of what the campus is like in full swing.
- Have
a family discussion about college costs and financial options.
It’s never too early to prepare/ invest for your future!
May/ June
- Take
the SAT/ACT and any Advanced Placement Exams that you are signed up
for.
- Register
to take the SAT & ACT exams in your
senior year.
July/August
- Enjoy
your summer !!!! Continue to visit colleges, do your summer
reading/assignments, work part-time, save some money and try to RELAX!