What should I be doing during my junior year if Im planning to go to college?
Keep meeting with your Guidance Counselor and the College/Career Counselor at least once a year Continue to take and plan challenging courses Keep your grades up Join an academic club Register for the ACT. You should be academically ready to take it by spring. If not, take it early in your senior year. Read the key information about the ACT test Talk with your parents and Guidance Counselor about colleges that interest you Prepare a list of questions to ask on campus visits Continue to visit colleges and talk with college students List, compare, and visit colleges Start or update an academic resume Consider putting together a portfolio that highlights your special skills & talents Keep filling out college comparison worksheet (PDF; 1 page, 64KB). For assistance with PDF files, see these tips.
