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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.
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  • 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.