b'5711 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.September March/April Meet with your school counselor to make sure Register for the May or June SAT, or June ACT you are enrolled in the most challenging academic(pp. 27-29).courses available to you (p. 9).Register and prepare for Advanced Placement (AP)If you have not taken the PSAT, ask your schoolExams, if applicable (p. 9). CHECKLISTScounselor for information about PSAT schedulingMay/Juneat your school; visit www.psat.org. 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). Attend virtual or in-person information sessions Ask the 11th grade teachers with whom you have with college representatives who visit your good relationships to write college recommendationhigh school (p. 22). letters on your behalf (p. 34). Attend free virtual or in-person college fairs, Before the school year ends, obtain a copy of the throughout the year (p. 21). Step Up to College Summer Supplement.Visit www.stepuptocollege.org. Continue talking with your parents or guardiansJuly/Augustand your College Prep Team about yourcollege 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 AdministrationBegin the application process (pp. 33-34).(800-772-1213 or TTY 1-800-325-0778Start to draft your college application essaywww.ssa.gov). Your citizenship status will determine(pp. 35-37).your eligibility for federal and state financial aid.December/January/FebruaryResearch options for paying for college (pp. 39-50). 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).'