| Planning – Junior
Begin college selection process, question, explore, investigate.
October Take the PSAT/NMSQT
Attend recommended college fairs
Take a college trip tour
November
Maintain and achieve the strongest academic results possible
December Receive results of PSAT/NMSQT
Review material sent with test scores and consult with the College Counselor to determine how improvements can be made. This is excellent preparation for the SAT.
January
Attend individual college planning conferences
Begin researching colleges
February
Attend AGS Junior College Night with parents
Complete College Questionnaire
Begin researching summer academic experiences, volunteer work, jobs, etc.
March
Register for the May or June SAT I or SAT II's
Begin developing a list of college choices, and request information
April
Select senior year courses which are academically challenging
Attend a college fair to get more information on possible schools
Take SAT I, or SAT II, if available
May
Take SAT I test
Take SAT II (subject tests), if applicable
Register for the June SAT I, if applicable
Begin thinking about which teachers, coaches and others may be asked to write letters of recommendation in the fall
June
Take the SAT I, if applicable
Take SAT II (subject tests), if applicable
Write to colleges of interest or visit their web site to request applications
Plan summer and/or fall college visits
July/August
Continue to refine college list
Complete required and recommended summer reading
When visiting colleges, keep a journal detailing the visit
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