September |
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Register for the PSAT
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Join California Scholarship Federation (CSF) if eligible
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Join clubs and focus on extra-curricular activities you really enjoy
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Review your transcript. Commit to working harder/smarter or maintaining grades
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Colleges send reps to visit SCPA; sign up to attend meetings in counseling office
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October |
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Take PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test
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College Information Night at School of Creative and Performing Arts
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Attend CAL-SOAP college fair.
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November |
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Plan standardized testing schedule (e.g. SAT, ACT; avoid known calendar conflicts such as AP testing and performances)
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Begin standardized test preparation
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January |
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February |
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March |
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April |
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Register for summer school if desired
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Continue to explore colleges on web sites and in books
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Attend college fairs
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Confirm with counselor course load is appropriate for college
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May |
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May/June |
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| June/July |
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Visit colleges if possible
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Obtain application forms and information as they become available.
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Write a 500-word essay about yourself and your educational goals as a practice exercise
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