JUNIOR YEAR
COLLEGE PROCESS RESPONSIBILITIES

• Arrange initial college process interview with your counselor.
• Discuss and schedule appropriate senior year courses.
• Become familiar with the College/Career Center.
• Register for SAT’s if appropriate.
• Research several colleges and careers.
  Resources available in the College/Career Center include the "Choices" college and career research computer program. This program includes information on college selection, career interest inventory, and financial aid exploration. We also have videos, college catalogs, college reference materials and military service information. Other information is available through job shadowing and internships that can be arranged through our School to Career office.
• Plan a meaningful summer that will enhance college/career choices.
• Continue to maximize the many opportunities that are available to you at Bow High School. Colleges and employers will want to know how you have done this.
• INCLUDE YOUR PARENTS THROUGHOUT THIS PROCESS!

JUNIOR YEAR TIMELINE

March-April

• Meet with your counselor to become familiar with the College/Career Center.
• Pick up an SAT booklet in the guidance office.
• Register for the May/June SAT’s
• Review senior course selections in light of your college research.
• Consider visiting colleges during April vacation.

May-June

• Research 10-15 colleges.
• Send for college catalogues information and admission materials.
• Begin to visit colleges.
• Attend Open Houses and College Fairs.
• Talk with area alumni, students that are attending college and BHS faculty alumni.
• Continue to meet with your counselor.
• Continue to explore your own strengths, interests, goals and values.
• If you have a specific career goal, research the educational requirements and any necessary credentials. (license, certifications, etc.)

PARENTS…

• Preparing for college is a time of anxiety for your son or daughter. Help them by seeing that they follow through on procedures and meet all deadlines.
• Be an active participant in the exploration process and offer your guidance when weighing information and creating the list of schools to which she/he will apply.
• Be certain that your child completes admission requirements in accordance with required deadlines.
• The college application process can be time consuming and detract from routine responsibilities. Make sure your son/daughter keeps up with all schoolwork and encourage a good attitude.
• Students should apply to a range of schools so they will have a choice if they have selected well.
• Should a negative response be received, provide consolation and support. When good news is received, seize the time to praise and congratulate your child. You have a college freshman in the family.

Source: National Association of College Admission Counselors