Junior Year Key Dates

The Hobsons Student Union has compiled some key dates for you to use as you begin planning for college. Missing one cut-off date could spell trouble for your plans to apply to your favorite colleges. Utilize this handy reference calendar to remind yourself of important dates.

Junior Year
October	Those students who registered should take the PSAT on either the 15th or the 19th. Scores are important, as they are used to qualify for National Merit Scholarship Competition and National Achievement program; plus, it's good practice for the SAT.
	Start doing a search for financial aid. Options include grants, loans, and scholarships.
December	Receive results of the PSAT. Consult with your parents and/or guidance counselor to consider whether an SAT prep course would be a good investment.
February	Register for the March SAT. Contact colleges you are interested in to find out which test is required.
March	Register for the April ACT and/or the May SAT I or SAT II. Contact colleges you are interested in to find out which test is required.
April	Register for June SAT I or SAT II subject tests if you need to take that test.
	Begin re-evaluating your list of potential schools. Eliminate those that no longer interest you.
May	Take AP (Advanced Placement) tests if you registered for them.
	Register for the June ACT.
	Take the SAT I or the SAT II if you registered for them.
	Visit colleges. Call ahead and ask for appointments with departments of financial aid, admissions, academic advisors, professors, and other students.
June	Continue to visit colleges. Anyone who registered should take the SAT I, the SAT II, and/or the ACT.