Just For Juniors

The last half of junior year is here and that means it's time to spring into action. Ideally, you've already been thinking about college and investigating your choices, but now is the time for action. Just ask any senior. Time goes by very quickly.

Here are some things to do:

- Continue to take challenging courses. When registering for senior year, try to take advantage of more challenging courses as they will best prepare you for your first year of college. Also, check into the availability of Advanced Placement courses at your high school.

- Begin to make a preliminary list of colleges you would like to investigate further. Surf the Internet and use college resources in the guidance office or library.

- Make plans to visit colleges this spring when classes are in session.

- Start or update an academic resume.

- Register for either the ACT or SAT. You should be ready to take it by spring of this year. If not, plan to take it in the summer or fall, work hard in your courses and check out free test questions at www.actstudent.org.

- Check into applying to college online.

- Investigate scholarship opportunities.


Article courtesy of ACT