JUNIOR YEAR

SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER:

____ Work on clarifying your career goals and majors.

____ Learn the difference between a certificate of training, an Associate degree, and a Bachelor degree.

____ Review your transcript/academic record with your school counselor.

____ Begin researching colleges:

· You can search for colleges using the VT Guidance Central online program.

· Site ID: 0054704, Password: “enosburg”.

· You can also try these search programs on the web:

http://www.petersons.com/

http://www.CollegeBoard.com/

http://www.collegenet.com/

____ Sign up for "College Rep" visits in the guidance office.

____ Attend the 2007 College Fair at UVM

____ Sign-up for the P.S.A.T., which will take place Wednesday, October 17, 2007. The P.S.A.T. costs $13.00 (there are some fee waivers available in the Guidance Office for students with financial need).

____ Read the PSAT/NMSQT Student Bulletin.

____ Attend the VSAC Paying for College night here at EFHS , Tuesday, October 17, at 6:30pm.

____ Obtain a social security number if you do not already have one.

NOVEMBER:

____ Meet with your School Counselor regarding your post-high school interests.

____ Review your academic progress. Remember, colleges will be making their decisions based primarily on the grades of your first three years of high school, and your senior year course choices. A significant improvement will weigh in your favor.

DECEMBER:

____ Review PSAT scores with your School Counselor, plan strategies &

practice.

____ Talk with graduates who are home from college.

____ Continue researching post-secondary schools and/or colleges.

JANUARY:

____ Make a preliminary list of colleges

____ Are SAT II's tests required?

____ Review complete list of SAT dates as posted in Guidance. Choose your date wisely.

Consult with your school counselor if you have any questions.

____ Have you started on your Civic Service Graduation Requirements yet?

____ Remember: This is a very important grading period. Do your best!

FEBRUARY:

____ Think carefully about your senior year course choices.

Will they meet EFHS graduation requirements?

Will they meet your college's admissions requirements?

Will they prepare you for College?

____ Register for the March 10^th SAT by Feb 2nd.

MARCH:

____ Register for the May 5^th SAT by March 29^th.

____ Attend the Career Fair.

____ Plan and complete your Senior year course selection (A.P. Courses?!!). Remember, colleges want to see an academically strong senior year.

APRIL:

____ Call or email your post high school choices/programs/colleges for catalogs and applications.

____ Learn the difference between loans, grants, and scholarships.

____ Register for the June 2^nd SAT by April 27^th.

MAY/JUNE:

____ Take Advanced Placement (AP) exams as necessary.

____ Continue researching post-high school programs/colleges.

____ Complete and return NCAA Initial Eligibility Clearinghouse form if you are considering playing college sports. Forms may be obtained through you School Counselor or at http://www.ncaa.org/

SUMMER:

____ Visit as many colleges/post-high school programs as possible. Call admission offices.

____ Keep thinking about you Senior Year schedule. Be sure to consider graduation and college requirements as well as future career goals.

ENOSBURG FALLS HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE DEPT: (802) 933-7778

Have a Great Summer!