Junior Information

JUNIOR YEAR PLANNING CHECKLIST 

Marion Center Area High School

  September

• Begin to organize a record of your grades, extra-curricular activities, volunteer work, professional experience and any awards.
• Attend the college, technical school, and military representative visits for the institutions you are interested in attending.  The Guidance Office hosts many institutions at MCJSHS each year during the STAR period.  Listen to the announcements and sign up for those you are interested in..
• Register early for the PSAT, which will be given in the fall.  
• Check for and attend local college fairs or open houses.  Information about open houses is available in the Guidance Office or on a school’s website.

October

• Continue exploring your career interests and investigate schools that offer preparation for your career interest. 
• Attend the college, technical school, and military representative visits for the institutions you are interested in attending. 
• Attend the Indiana County counselors Association College/Career Fair.
• Take the PSAT/NMSQT exam.

November

• Attend the college, technical school, and military representative visits for the institutions you are interested in attending. 

December

• Review your PSAT/NMSQT results to determine areas that need improvement.
• Consider registering for the March SAT at www.collegeboard.com. 
• Consider registering for the February ACT at www.actstudent.org. 
• Continue exploring your career interests and investigate schools that offer preparation for your career interests. 

January

• If you are planning on applying to one of the U.S. Service Academies, contact your senator or congressperson for a recommendation.

February

• Consider registering for the March SAT at www.collegeboard.com. 
• Consider registering for the April ACT at www.actstudent.org. 
• Develop a list of possible colleges, technical schools, or other post-secondary options.  Discuss these options with your parent/guardians.  Refer to the institution’s website or the information in the Guidance Office for specific admissions policies, procedures and deadlines.
• Attend the Pittsburgh National College Fair with your parents so you can speak with representatives and sign up to receive more information and admission materials.

March

• Review the Marion Center Course Description Book to plan your schedule for your senior year.
• If interested in pursuing Division I or II athletics in college, meet with your coach and register with the NCAA Clearinghouse online at www.eligibilitycenter.org.

April

• Consider registering for the June SAT exam at www.collegeboard.com. 
• Continue to develop a list of possible colleges, technical schools, or other post-secondary options.  Discuss these options with your parent/guardians.  Refer to the institution’s website or the information in the Guidance Office for specific admissions policies, procedures and deadlines.
• Visit any institutions that interest you.  Take campus tours and stay overnight if possible.  Check with the institution to see if you can meet with students/professors. 

May

• Develop and maintain a list of institutions that are of interest to you.  Discuss this list with your parent/guardian so that you can make plans to visit over the summer.
• Consider registering for the June SAT exam at www.collegeboard.com. 
• Visit any institutions that interest you.  Take campus tours and stay overnight if possible.  Check with the institution to see if you can meet with students/professors. 

June

• Submit an NCAA initial Eligibility Clearinghouse form if you plan to participate in Division I or II college athletics.  Register online at www.eligibilitycenter.org.

July/August

• Visit any institutions that interest you.  Take campus tours and stay overnight if possible.  Check with the institution to see if you can meet with students/professors.
• Gather application materials for the college you plan on applying to in the fall.