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Junior Year
 

Your most crucial year yet. 

Your junior year is crucial and one of the busiest times in your academic journey. You'll be preparing for your first SAT in the spring while tackling some of the most demanding courses. As you reach the halfway point to graduation, the prospect of college becomes more tangible. It's essential to excel this year, as colleges will be closely observing your grades, coursework, and extracurricular activities.
THE ASCEND APPROACH
A - Academics
S - Social Growth
C - Emotional Navigation
D - Development for College

August - December: 

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  • Advisor Meeting: Talk with your Edunav Hub Advisor about the year ahead. Confirm that your courses will put you on the right track for college admission.

  • National Testing: Know the testing dates for the PSAT, ACT, SAT, and CLT. You’ll need to register up to six weeks ahead of time. Take the PSAT. Taking the test as a junior will qualify you for some scholarship consideration and identify you to colleges as a potential applicant.

  • Edunav Hub Organizer: Update your organizer. This will be an important part of your college application.

  • Clubs & Extracurriculars: If you haven’t participated in many activities outside of class, now is the time to sign up. Consider clubs at school, team sports, leadership roles, or involvement in a religious or civic community group.

  • National Test Preparation: Begin to prepare for the ACT or SAT. Plan to take at least one of these tests in the spring. Ask your counselor if you qualify for a fee waiver. You will take the School-Day SAT for free in March through your high school. This is typically the first time a student takes it. 

​​​​​March - May: 

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  • College Discovery: Begin in-depth research on colleges and universities through online resources, college fairs, and open houses.

  • College Visits: Plan and execute college visits, including a variety of campus sizes (large, medium, small).

  • Preliminary College List: Create a preliminary list of colleges that interest you and request further information.

  • Application Readiness: Review sample college applications to understand required information.

  • Letters of Recommendation: Compile a list of potential recommenders (teachers, counselors, employers). 

  • Summer Planning: Explore summer job or internship opportunities.

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January-February: ​

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  • Advisor Meeting: Work with your Edunav Hub Advisor and School Counselor to set your senior schedule. Enroll in the most challenging courses. Many schools do not open course selections until March-April, but you should plan early. 

  • School-Day SAT: Continue preparing for the School Day SAT. 

  • Summer Opportunities: Explore summer opportunities on college campuses—a great way to find out what college life is all about.

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June - August: 

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  • Continued College Research: Continue researching and refining your college list.

  • Campus Immersion: Schedule and conduct campus visits at your top-choice schools.

  • Application Launch: Familiarize yourself with college application portals, as they typically open in early August.

  • Essay Development: Begin brainstorming and drafting your college application essay.

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