​Attention Class of 2019!!!  Join Mrs. Augherton's class of 2019 Remind group to get important messages from now through graduation!  This is for students and parents!!!
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  • Maintaining your grades during your junior year is important!  Colleges put a lot of weight on your marks for this year.  Successful Study Techniques 
  • Make sure you're challenging yourself academically.  Colleges will consider how difficult your courses are. 
  • Now is the time to really focus your career and college research.  Career FinderCollege Matching Assistant 
  • As you research education and career options, share your discoveries with your family.  You'll be working together a lot over the next couple of years as you leave high school and enter college or pursue another path. 
  • If your schedule permits, stay involved in school and community activities. Talk to your guidance counselor (or teachers, if you don't have access to a guidance counselor) about the following: 
                                - Availability of and enrollment in AP classes 
                                -The possibility of concurrent enrollment: taking college-level courses before                                     you graduate from high school 
                                -Schedules for the PSAT, SAT I and II, ACT and AP exams 
                                -Why you should take these exams and how they could benefit you
                                -Getting Ready For College
                                -Which of these exams would be the best fit for you — and then sign up for                                     those tests. Remember, you can always change your mind
                                -Getting Ready For College
                                -How to start getting ready for the exams!
                                -Test Prep
                                -Getting Ready For College
                                -What it Takes to Ace the SATs 
                                -Your academic record. Review it with your counselor and talk about ways to                                   improve
                                -Your Plan of Study 
                                -The admissions requirements for the colleges you're interested in. 
                                -Do your research, and be sure to find out about any additional requirements                                  on top of GPA and test scores
                                -College Matching Assistant 

What to do in your Junior year by month
August:
  • Obtain schedules and forms for the SAT I, SAT II, ACT and AP exams. 
September:
  • Register for the PSAT exam offered in October.
Remember that when you take the PSAT in your junior year, the scores will count towards the National Achievement Program (and it is good practice for the SAT I). 
  • Start a file for college catalogs and other admissions information. Keep an eye out for college nights at any schools in your area you may want to attend. 
October:
  • Take the PSAT if you registered for it this month.Test Prep 
  • Narrow your list of colleges to include a few colleges with requirements at your current GPA, a few with requirements above your current GPA, and at least one with requirements below your GPA.College Matching Assistant 
  • Begin scheduling interviews with admissions counselors. If possible, schedule tours of the school grounds on the same days.
You and your parent(s) may want to visit the colleges and universities during spring break and summer vacation so you don't have to miss school.Explore Schools 
December:
  • You will receive your scores from the October PSAT if you took it that month.
Depending on the results, you may want to consider signing up for free online SAT prep.Test Prep 

Spring Semester
  • If you're choosing your senior year classes, look for classes that will give you a strong transcript.
You'll also want to look for classes that will fit your college study plans.Your Plan of Study 
  • Consider looking for a summer job or internship.
Not only can you earn money for college, you can also learn valuable skills. 
January:
  • Continue with your campus tours online or in person.
You want to be narrowing down your list of potential colleges.Explore Schools 
February:
  • Register for the March SAT or the April ACT, or both.
Research the requirements of the colleges you're interested in to learn about admission deadlines and which tests to take.Getting Ready For College
March:
  • You will take the ACT at SWHS free of charge.  Make the best of it!
  • Take the March SAT I exam if you registered to take it this month.What it Takes to Ace the SATsTest Prep 
  • If you are interested in taking an AP exam, you should sign up now.
If your school does not offer the AP exams, check with your guidance counselor to find schools in the area that do administer the exams, as well as the dates and times they're offered. 
April:
  • Take the April ACT test if you registered for this month.Test Prep 
May:
Think about what you would like to include in these and politely ask your teachers if they can help. 
June:
  • Add any new report cards, test scores, honors or awards from the year to your file. 
  • Continue with your college visits. 
  • Call ahead for appointments with the financial aid, admissions and academic advisors at the colleges in which you are most interested.Explore Schools 
  • If you go on interviews or visits, don't forget to send thank-you notes. Take the SAT I, SAT II and the ACT tests if you're registered.What it Takes to Ace the SATsTest Prep 

Summer Between Junior and Senior Years
  • Continue to work on your application essays and review the application procedures for the colleges you plan to apply to.College Application Essay Tips 
  • Decide if you are going to apply under any early decision or early action programs.
This requires you to submit your applications early, typically between October and December of your senior year. Read your college mail and send reply cards to your schools of interest.