Counselors will deliver a fall lesson in class for all 11th graders.
Lesson will include an activity in their California College account and Social Emotional Learning.
In the spring, counselors will see students for 12th schedule planning and will follow up with students in a 1:1 meeting.
In April, counselors will deliver a college systems lesson.
11th Grade Planning
Review your classes and modify as needed. Make sure your fall and spring schedules of classes include career/college/major admission requirements.
Work on your grades and seek help when needed. Good grades count—put in an extra effort. When colleges review your transcripts, they look closely at your sophomore and junior year grades. It pays off to work hard this year. You need A, B and C grades.
Visit more schools and colleges and attend College Fairs.
Think about what you want in your prospective college. Research is a must. Talk to your school counselor. Begin your college search on your California College account. The right college fit is very important.
Consider and explore other opportunities, such as a gap year, work, military, apprenticeship programs, etc.
Apply to the NCAA Clearinghouse if you plan to play Div. I or II sports.
Enroll in summer school classes if necessary.
Take IB Tests in May if applicable.
Review to see if your potential colleges require an SAT or ACT test.
Continue your extracurricular activities, sports and volunteer work.
Discuss college and finances with your family.
Review financial aid opportunities from state, federal and private resources. With the cost of higher education soaring, financial aid really helps. Cast a wide net in your search for grants and scholarships. Talk to your parents about college costs. Visit: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/fafsa/estimate and www.finaid.org/calculators. Include a “financial aid safety school” which is a college that will definitely admit you and where you could afford to attend even if you did not receive financial aid.
