11TH GRADE: TEST
August |
OBJECTIVE 1:
Stay involved with extra-curricular activities this year and obtain leadership positions within your chosen activities. If you haven't prepped yet for the ACT or SAT, now is the time to start. Taking the tests early in your Junior year will provide you with feedback that can inform your test prep strategy. ACTION 1: Dr. Carlin's ACT Prep Webinar Register for the September ACT |
September |
OBJECTIVE 1:
Start the academic year off right with making a renewed committment to achieving a high GPA and excellent college prep test scores and continuing study habits to achieve those goals. ACTION 1: Meet with your high school counselor to check on your class rank and GPA. Even if your grades aren't as high as you would like, colleges like to see an upward trend so make a push for academic excellence this year. OBJECTIVE 2: Prep for, register, and take the ACT and/or SAT. The ACT is offered this month. ACTION 2: Dr. Carlin's ACT Prep Webinar Register for October ACT Dr. Carlin's SAT Prep Webinar Register for October SAT |
October |
OBJECTIVE 1:
Make a list of 7-10 potential colleges and research their admission requirements. Remember to evaluate the following when choosing a potential college: size, location, cost, and available majors. ACTION 1: College Search OBJECTIVE 2: Prep for, register, and take the ACT and/or SAT. The ACT and SAT are offered this month. ACTION 2: Dr. Carlin's SAT Prep Webinar Register for November SAT OBJECTIVE 3: Take the PSAT again to qualify for the National Merit Scholarship program. Students should take the PSAT in October of their junior year to compete for National Merit Scholarships. ACTION 3: PSAT |
November |
OBJECTIVE 1:
Determine your eligibility and begin the certification process for the NCAA if you are planning on playing a Division I or Division II sport in college. ACTION 1: Speak with your guidance counselor regarding the qualification process and make sure you are following an approved curriculum. OBJECTIVE 2: Prep for, register, and take the ACT and/or SAT. The SAT is offered this month. ACTION 2: Dr. Carlin's ACT Prep Webinar Register for December ACT Dr. Carlin's SAT Prep Webinar Register for December SAT |
December |
OBJECTIVE 1:
Update your high school resume to include accomplishments and awards earned to this point. ACTION 1: College Prep Resume OBJECTIVE 2: Prep for, register, and take the ACT and/or SAT. Both the ACT and SAT are offered this month. ACTION 2: Dr. Carlin's SAT Prep Webinar Register for January SAT |
January |
OBJECTIVE 1:
Prep for, register, and take the ACT and/or SAT. The SAT is offered this month. ACTION 1: Dr. Carlin's ACT Prep Webinar Register for February ACT |
February |
OBJECTIVE 1:
Prep for, register, and take the ACT and/or SAT. The ACT is offered this month. ACTION 1: Dr. Carlin's ACT Prep Webinar Dr. Carlin's SAT Prep Webinar Register for March SAT |
March |
OBJECTIVE 1:
All Michigan juniors are required to take the ACT this month (2015) as part of the Michigan Merit Curriculum. This ACT is taken at the student's high school and is paid for by the State of Michigan. Beginning in 2016, all Michigan juniors will take the SAT as the State has switched tests starting next year. The SAT is offered this month. ACTION 1: Dr. Carlin's ACT Prep Webinar Register for April ACT |
April |
OBJECTIVE 1:
Scores will be returned from the March ACT and SAT. Develop a plan for retaking the test to obtain a higher score that includes a test prep course before the re-take. The ACT is offered this month. ACTION 1: Dr. Carlin's SAT Prep Webinar Register for May SAT OBJECTIVE 2: Schedule challenging classes for senior year to stay on the ʺcollege readinessʺ track. Schedule more AP courses and continue your foreign language course sequence. Apply for summer internships or jobs, specifically in a field that you are interested in pursuing. ACTION 2: "Why It's Important to Think About Your Career in High School" |
May |
OBJECTIVE 1:
AP Exams are held this month during the first few weeks of May. ACTION 1: Take the exams for the courses that you're enrolled in to obtain college credit. OBJECTIVE 2: Prep for, register, and take the ACT and/or SAT. The SAT is offered this month. ACTION 2: Dr. Carlin's ACT Prep Webinar Register for June ACT Dr. Carlin's SAT Prep Webinar Register for June SAT OBJECTIVE 3: Begin searching for available scholarships: contact your counselor for local scholarships and then widen your search to regional and national scholarships. ACTION 3: Scholarship Search OBJECTIVE 4: College Applications are on the horizon. Register for a summer college application boot camp for assistance with completing your application and corresponding essays. ACTION 4: Register for Dr. Carlin's College Application Bootcamp |
June |
OBJECTIVE 1:
Visit your top college choices to talk with the admissions office and take a tour of campus. ACTION 1: "Finding the Right School: College Tours" OBJECTIVE 2: Research the application and financial aid deadlines for your list of colleges that you plan on applying to and organize them on a calendar. ACTION 2: Common Application Colleges - Deadlines OBJECTIVE 3: College Applications are fast approaching. Register for a summer college application boot camp for assistance with completing your application and corresponding essays. ACTION 3: Register for Dr. Carlin's College Application Bootcamp OBJECTIVE 4: Update your high school resume to include accomplishments and awards earned to this point. You can use this form to fill out your college applications. ACTION 4: College Prep Resume The SAT and ACT are both offered this month. |
July |
OBJECTIVE 1:
The five Common App essay prompts are announced. Decide which prompt you will choose and begin your first draft of your Common App Essays. Ask for input and revise, revise, revise! ACTION 1: 2014-15 Common Application Essay Prompts OBJECTIVE 2: College Applications are on the horizon. Register for a summer college application boot camp for assistance with completing your application and corresponding essays. ACTION 2: Register for Dr. Carlin's College Application Bootcamp OBJECTIVE 3: For professional assistance and advice, schedule a college application consultation. ACTION 3: Individual College Application Consultation |