Calender for Juniors


September
  • Clarify your future career plans. Use the computerized search program in the Career Information Center to access information, careers, and financial aid opportunities.
  • Get involved in activities: genuine involvement in one is better than token participation in several
  • Attend the NECACA College Fair at Stonehill College
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October
  • Register for the PSAT
  • Read the PSAT/NMSQT Student Bulletin
  • Attend Junior College Prep Meeting.
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November
  • Talk with your counselor about your initial college interests.
  • Begin to involve your parents in the college choice process.
  • Continue to put forth your best academic efforts in these last two years.
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December
  • Review your PSAT scores.
  • Read Taking the SAT.
  • Talk with graduates who are home from college.
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January
  • Continue career exploration.
  • Prepare for semester exams. Colleges look at your junior grades.
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February
  • Plan your senior year courses. Do they meet college requirements?
  • Begin your research for the college, technical or specialty school that can prepare you for your career choice.
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March
  • Attend Junior College Prep Meeting.
  • Ask your counselor about summer enrichment programs.
  • Register for May and/or June SAT I and/or SAT II.
  • Complete your senior schedule with your counselor.
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April
  • Check announcements about the Junior College Fair in May. Make an appointment to use teh Career Information Center to develop a preliminary list of instructions which interest you, visit their websites, and write to them for information. Make an appointment with a counselor to discuss options.
  • Plan visits to colleges which interest you.
  • File service academics & ROTC scholarship applicaitons.
  • Prepare for Junior College/Specialty School Fair.
  • Attend the Boston National College Fair.
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May
  • Attend OAHS sponsored college Spring Mini-Fair (sometimes April, sometimes May).
  • Identify teachers whom you can ask for recommendations.
  • Register for College Boards (Preferably the SAT I).
  • Make a profile of colleges which interest you; use Barrons, The College Handbook, college catalogs, and other resources available in the Career Information Center.
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June
  • Take SAT I: Reasoning tests or SAT II: Subject Tests.
  • Continue to work on your application package: application form, recommendations, personal essays, etc. Unless otherwise specified, all components of the package should be passed in to the Guidance Office.
  • Take the SAT I or SAT II. If you want your scores sent to additional colleges, obtain the appropriate form.
  • Check Scholarship Board and Guidance Newsletter.
  • Do your colleges require you to file a Profile?
  • Make an appointment in the Career Information Center to view Financial Aid Materials and use computer Financial Aid search programs.
  • Early Decision Students should have all testing requirements completed by September.
  • Plan summer visits to colleges.