JUNIOR YEAR - Fall/Winter Road Map to College [ ] Meet with Guidance Counselors to ensure you are enrolled in college prep courses. [ ] Focus on doing well in courses and seek extra help from peers, teachers, and tutors when needed. [ ] Take a leadership role within your sports teams, clubs, or volunteer organization. [ ] Register to take the PSAT/PLAN offered in October [ ] Attend college fairs or college open houses in your area. [ ] Analyze what you want in a college by answering the following: --Do I prefer a small, medium, or large school? --Do I prefer an urban, suburban, or rural campus? --How far from home? How often do I want to be able to visit home? --Do I want a school with a widely recognized name? --Are there rigorous admission requirements (test scores, GPA, class rank, etc.)? --What academic program do I want to pursue? Does the school offer it? --What special programs are important (language, religion, music, etc.)? --Is the sports program at the school important? Social aspects of the college (Greek, community service, organizations, etc.)? [ ] Create a first list of schools that meet the criteria established by your requirements. [ ] Schedule your ACT Prep Class [ ] Review your options for taking a Speed Reading class at Sylvan
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