b'6311 th Grade ChecklistJunior year is the busiest year for college planning. You can take control of the process by staying on schedule. Use this timeline to meet your deadlines. Remember to check this document at least once a month.SeptemberMarch/April Meet with your school counselor to make sure you Register for the May or June SAT, or June ACT are enrolled in the most challenging academic(pp. 27-29).courses available to you (p. 9).Register and prepare for Advanced Placement (AP)Checklists If you have not taken the PSAT, ask your schoolExams, if applicable (p. 9).counselor for information about PSAT schedulingat your school; visit www.psat.org. May/June Stay involved in extracurricular activities and take Take the SAT or ACT (pp. 27-30).on leadership roles, if possible (p. 9).Take applicable Advanced Placement (AP) Exams October/November (p. 9). Ask the 11th grade teachers with whom you haveAttend virtual or in-person information sessions good relationships to write college recommendationwith college representatives who visit your letters on your behalf (p. 34).high school (p. 22).Before the school year ends, obtain a copy Attend free virtual or in-person college fairs,of the Step Up to College Summer Supplement.throughout the year (p. 21). Visit www.stepuptocollege.org. Continue talking with your parents or guardiansand your college prep team about your July/Augustcollege plans (p. 6).Prepare to take the SAT or ACT (p. 30). Attend a workshop or take a virtual class withUnderstand your admissions options for collegeyour parents or guardians to learn about the (p. 31).financial aid process (p. 40).Do college fit research (pp. 24-25). If necessary, confirm your citizenship statusVisit colleges (pp. 22-23).with the U.S. Social Security Administration(800-772-1213 or TTY 1-800-325-0778Begin the application process (pp. 33-34).www.ssa.gov). Your citizenship status will determine Start to draft your college application essayyour eligibility for federal and state financial aid. (pp. 35-37). Research options for paying for college (pp. 39-55 ).December/January/February Stay connected to the Step Up to College digitalMeet with your school counselor to identify media resources (p. 2).colleges that may be a good fit for you (pp. 14-25). Begin your fit research (pp. 24-25). Choose your 12th grade classes with your school counselor, carefully making sure you will have enough credits to graduate and that they meetcollege admissions requirements (p. 9). Start preparing for the SAT or ACT (p. 30).'