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Junior Year Planning Calendar
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September
- Attend Eastern Iowa College Fair at KCC in September
- Find and keep information about colleges/programs you are interested in.
- Start planning college visits and research requirements to be admitted.
- Sign up for a Job Shadow, Spring or summer Internships.
- Prepare for the ACT by taking a prep course in Edgenuity.
- Use MAP to research and organize career information.
October
- Take the PSAT
November
- Form a list of 10-15 colleges that have your intended major or that match your results in MAP.
- Form a list of 10-15 careers you want to learn more about in MAP.
December
January
- Take the PSAT
- Prepare for registration of your senior year classes. Discuss graduation requirements and make a senior year plan.
- Continue visiting colleges.
- Register to take the ACT or SAT test. (School Code is 163430)
February
- keep researching careers (MAP)
- Understand what educational program is needed for your career choice. Verify that the college(s) you are looking at have the major/program you are interested in.
- Practice for the ACT/SAT.
- Register to take the ACT or SAT test. (School Code is 163430)
- Continue to visit colleges.
- Attend Gear Up Night to hear about Kirkwood opportunities, Financial Aid and Job Shadows and Internships. Watch for date and time closer to February.
March
- Sign up for a Job Shadow, Summer or Fall Internships.
- Continue to visit colleges.
April/May
- Shorten your list of college choices.
- Continue to visit colleges.
- Register to take the ACT or SAT test. (School Code is 163430)
June/July