Junior Timeline - Planning for Your Future

Class of 2011

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 on Saturday October 18^th.  Check with guidance and LCHS website for deadlines. 
• 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 17^th 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.

1. MCAS ELA            Nov. 4^th-6^th

2. MCAS Math          Nov. 9^th & 10^th

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. 

• Prepare for Mid-terms!!

February

• MCAS Biology Retest - 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.

1. MCAS Math is March 4^th and 5^th

2. MCAS Long Composition is March 1^st

2. MCAS ELA is March 2^nd, 3^rd

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.
  1. May 1^st  SAT at LEHS
  2. June 5^th SAT at LCHS
  3. June 12^th ACT
• 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!