Junior Year College Preparation

Junior year is extremely important academically because colleges will scrutinize your academic record for admission and scholarship consideration. 

• If you are a high-achieving student, you should take the PSAT in October.  The National Merit Scholarship Program uses this test to determine awards.
• Begin researching colleges that interest you.
• Begin a resume.  Keep track of your volunteer work and take leadership roles when possible.  Be involved!
• Start your college visits.  It is extremely important to visit college campuses to have a feel for the school and learn more about it. 
• You will need to take the ACT test if you are planning on attending a four-year school.  Consider the February, April, or June tests.  Be sure to choose four schools where you would to have your test score sent.
• In the spring, visit with college representatives. Check the college visit calendar on Edline to see when the representatives will be visiting Gross Catholic.
• Attend College Night for Juniors during the spring conferences.
• When you register for senior year, consider take several challenging classes so that you will be best prepared for college.
• Meet with your counselor as often as needed and ask lots of questions.