KINGWOOD PARK HIGH SCHOOL JUNIOR PLANNING CALENDAR
JUNIORS, THIS IS THE YEAR THAT COUNTS!
Start preparing this year and get a head start on the college application process.
Plan Your Future / Brainstorm lists of what you want/need from a college/university. (Academic challenge, size, location, price, extra-curricular activities) / Check out The College Board’s "College Matchmaker", "Bridges" and other online search programs. Make a list of schools that match your criteria. / Attend College Night, a college fair with representatives from throughout the United States, October 13,
Humble Civic Center. /
LEARN ABOUT FINANCIAL AID. Register with Fastweb.com
Fall
Take
Action / Visit
with
College
Representatives. / Make a folder for colleges.
Make notecards, save information, jot down any passwords you generate.
Work on a portfolio if you are interested in the arts.
Keep track of writing samples. / READ,
READ,
READ. / Plan college visits during the holidays. See an admission officer, tour campus housing, seek out financial aid information. / Determine what is needed to gain admission to the colleges of your choice. / Get involved in various activities.
Seek leadership positions.
Volunteer and keep track of volunteer hours.
Fall Athlete?
Military? / Student Athletes
Send coaches a letter of interest, an athletic resume and a play schedule before your "season." / Military Academy
Check your representative’s website to see what you need to obtain a nomination.
Take PSAT. Listen to announcements for registration at KPHS. This test is only offered ONCE A YEAR IN THE FALL.
Sophomores are encouraged to participate. Check "yes" on Student Search Service.
Sign up for the free account, on College Board and register with MY ORGANIZER. Get schedule for Spring SAT/ACT test.
SPRING / Take college entrance exams. (SAT or ACT) Registration is available online, at and Registration packets may also be available from counselor’s office or in College/Career Resource Center. Note deadlines for payment. Mail direct to SAT or ACT. / Student Athletes
Student-athletes register with the NCAA Clearinghouse if you plan to participate in NCAA Sports in college. / Military Academy
APPLY NOW IF INTERESTED
IN A MILITARY ACADEMY.
Spring Break and Summer / Visit Colleges, talk to college students. / Request college applications, usually sent in late summer. / Ensure high school course selections meet the college admissions requirements. / Make sure you are lined up for High School graduation. / Go to summer school if needed. / Take creditby examination
if needed.
This calendar is only a general guide and will not apply to all colleges. Consult application materials, admissions offices, and institution websites for the specific requirements and deadlines for each of your colleges