b'5711 tH gradeCHeCkLIstJunior year is the busiest year for college planning. you can take control of the process by staying on schedule. Use this timeline to meet your deadlines. Remember to check this document at least once a month.September March/AprilMeet with your school counselor to make sure you Register for the May or June SAT, or June ACTare enrolled in the most challenging academic and SAT Subject Tests (pp. 27-29).courses available to you. Register and prepare for Advanced Placement (AP)If you have not taken the PSAT, ask your school Exams, if applicable. CHeCkLIstscounselor for information about PSAT scheduling May/Juneat your school.Stay involved in extracurricular activities and take Take the SAT or ACT.on leadership roles, if possible. Take SAT Subject Tests for the courses you have october/November recently completed, if required by the colleges inwhich you are interested (p. 28).Attend virtual or in-person information sessions Take applicable Advanced Placement (AP) Exams.with college representatives who visit yourAsk the 11th grade teachers with whom you havehigh school. good relationships to write college recommendationAttend free virtual or in-person college fairs, letters on your behalf (p. 34).throughout the year (p. 21). Before the school year ends, obtain a copy of theContinue talking with your parents or guardians Step Up to College Summer Supplement. and your College Prep Team about yourVisit www.stepuptocollege.org.college plans.Attend a workshop or take a virtual class withJuly/Augustyour parents or guardians to learn about theFollow the steps outlined in the Step Up to Collegefinancial aid process. Summer Supplement:If necessary, confirm your citizenship statusPrepare to take the SAT or ACT (p. 30).with the U.S. Social Security AdministrationUnderstand your admissions options for college (800-772-1213 or TTY 1-800-325-0778 (p. 31).www.ssa.gov). Your citizenship status will determine Do college fit research (pp. 24-25).your eligibility for federal and state financial aid. Visit colleges (pp. 22-23).December/January/February Begin the application process (pp. 33-34).Meet with your school counselor to identifyStart to draft your college application essay colleges that may be a good fit for you. (pp. 35-37).Begin your fit research (pp. 24-25). Research options for paying for college (pp. 39-50).Choose your 12th grade classes with your school Stay connected to the Step Up to College digitalcounselor, carefully making sure you will have media resources (p. 2).enough credits to graduate and that they meet college admissions requirements.Start preparing for the SAT or ACT (p. 30).'