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College Admission Planning for High School Juniors – Second Semester

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Your high school counselor will hopefully be a great resource for questions along the way, whether it be pointing you to potential college majors, standardized test advice, local college fair details, local scholarship information, and help with high school course selection.

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The College Admissions Lifecycle: A Guide Through High School

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While scores don’t count officially, these provide valuable exposure to test formats and help identify areas for improvement. College Exploration : Begin general college research – consider preferences regarding size, location, and academic programs. Test Preparation : Take SAT/ACT in your fall or spring semester.

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2025 Timeline for Almost Rising Juniors and Seniors

Admissions Mom

COLLEGE INFO SESSIONS: If a college comes to your town or close to your town or school, go listen. COLLEGE FAIRS: Go to them! WRITE: I know you hear so much about the Terrifying College Essay. Even the most timid of writers begin to like writing the college essay and experiencing the soul searching.

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To Test Prep, or Not?

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The first step is to take a diagnostic, working with a tutor or test prep company to take sections of both tests. You can also simply take a practice test of each and compare results. Fair Test is always your most up-to-date source for learning a school’s test-optional status.

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Preparing for College

Solomon Admissions

Maintaining a high grade point average (GPA), while taking Honors and AP classes will help increase your chances for admission to college. Obtaining a high score on standardized tests such as the SAT and ACT also contributes to positive admissions decisions. Taking , test prep courses will help enhance your test scores.

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College Admissions Planning for High School Juniors 

Great College Advice

Also, even though many colleges truly are test optional, your admission odds may increase with a test result above a certain threshold. In terms of which test to take, you may want to take a practice exam for each. Many test prep companies will provide free resources as well.

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Your Back-to-School Game Plan — Take Action!

Strategic College Consulting

Prepare for Standardized Tests : Start early with test prep for the SAT or ACT, and AP exams. 6) Research and Visit Colleges: Explore Options : Research a range of colleges to find the best fit for your academic and personal interests. Attend college fairs and information sessions.