Junior Year

11th Grade:  Planning for the Future

Prepare for Graduation.

• Set goals, both academic and personal, that you want to accomplish this year.

• Schedule a meeting for your parent(s) and yourself to meet with your advisor/counselor to review your 4-year plan and discuss post-secondary options (college, technical college, specialized career training.) Make sure you are earning your credits to meet graduation requirements.

• Enroll in rigorous courses, both academic core and electives, that will help you reach your goals. Select AP, IB or Dual Enrollment courses in your areas of strength and interest.

• Use good study habits.

• Build positive relationships with your teachers. They want to help you. Ask them!

• Earn good grades so that you maintain eligibility for the HOPE Scholarship/Grant.

Get ready for college.

• Begin to narrow down your post-secondary options.

• Review admissions and placement testing information online:  ACT
  and ASSET, ASVAB, SAT.

• Try the ACT or SAT practice test.

• Visit college and/or technical college campuses to determine what type of post-secondary education suits you best.

Prepare for college, technical college or specialized career training.

• Continue researching college and technical college costs.

• Consider which teachers, counselors, advisors, coaches or others you will ask to write letters of recommendation for you.

• Write a resume of that includes your your academic record, extracurricular activities, leadership experiences and work history.

• Consider apprenticeship or co-op options.

• Prepare for job interviews.

• Keep your GAcollege411 account current. Regularly post your accomplishments and update your plans.

Plan for post-secondary finances.

• Investigate scholarship opportunities. Check in the counseling office and/or do an online search.

• Learn about college costs and financial aid. Use financial aid
  calculators to estimate your family's share of the costs.