Eleventh Grade Timeline
Use this time-line to make sure you are accomplishing everything you need to in order to reach your maximum potential!
- FALL Semester
- Continue researching and refining your list of target schools. You get 2 college visit days in the 11th grade. Link to the document to request those days is below.
- Research schools on the internet. https://www.niche.com/ is a great tool to look at schools with the criteria you are hoping to find.
- Begin creating a resume. Locate and organize all awards, articles, prizes, etc. earned. You will be asked to list your achievements on college and scholarship applications.
- Register for the ACT/SAT.
- Focus on your grades!!!
- Improve your vocabulary.
- Fill up your spare time with as much community service, volunteer work, club or sport activity, etc. as you can.
- SPRING SEMESTER
- Remember how important your grades are. Check your GPA and class rank at the end of each semester.
- Take ACT/SAT if you are still looking to improve your scores.
- Research interesting and challenging summer opportunities.
- Think about your financial aid needs.
- STUDY HARD!!! The best way to increase your gpa is to get good grades.