JUNIORS
The year that really counts!

A student's junior year of high school is such a crucial year for college admissions. Their junior year transcript is the transcript that will be sent to colleges during the fall of their senior year for college admissions. It is essential for Juniors to put their best foot forward (GPA, studying, attendance, extra-curriculars, leadership, ect) this year! This is when it really counts!

ACT & SAT - All juniors interested in post-secondary education after graduation should consider taking the ACT or SAT exam prior to entering into their Senior year of high school. See the ACT Prep page for more information regarding the ACT test.

College Visits - Juniors are granted 2 excused absences during the academic year for college visits. Permission slips are available in the guidance office.

Please talk with Mrs. Braucksieck about what you can do now as a junior to prepare for college.

Here are some starting points for you:

Continue gathering information about colleges and majors that interest you
Attend college fairs, especially the TPS and Defiance College fairs!
Keep up your grades, activities, and community service. Grades are especially important junior year!
Meet individually with the school counselor for a credit check, 4‐year plan, etc.
You may also choose to take a college course through the CC+ program. The application process for this will be during the 2nd semester and is completed by the end of the school year for the upcoming school year. You CANNOT enroll at the start or in the middle of the year.
Narrow your college search to about 3 or 4 schools.
Talk with the college representatives that come during lunch.
Athletes must register with the NCAA and can begin the recruiting process after you have finished the sport your junior year
If you are a musician, thespian, artist, etc. contact your colleges to check on the requirements and deadlines for portfolios, auditions, interviews, etc.
Register to take 2-3 ACT tests during your junior year (one in the winter and one in the spring) Make sure to send all scores to your top college
Apply for scholarships that are available (check the Scholarships link on the guidance website regularly)
Decide which colleges you will send applications
You can start applying to most colleges during the summer before your senior year! Therefore, ask teachers/coaches/pastors/etc. for letters of recommendation during the Spring of your junior year!
During the summer before your senior year, you can make last minute college visits to narrow your search to only 2 or 3 that you will apply to
If you can, APPLY over the summer!! Most colleges have online applications, so you can fill these out at home! It is suggested that students set up a separate email account to use for all college applications. This way, all college materials will go to this email and will not be lost in the shuffle.*Note: There is usually an application fee, and you will need a credit card when applying online. There is an application fee waiver form that can be submitted if your family is in financial need. See the guidance office for more information.
When applying to the college, you will be asked for an official transcript, and possibly a college prep form (which should accompany the application and is to be filled out by the guidance counselor), letter(s) of recommendation, and an essay. Some private colleges and Christian colleges may also require a student interview. *Important: You can fill out and send the application WITHOUT having all of these materials. They DO NOT have to all come together! Therefore, you can request a transcript, give the counselor the college prep form, and ask for letters of recommendation as soon as you return to school as a senior. Then, after the first few months of your senior year, all your applications will be in, and you can relax because you will just be waiting on acceptance letters!

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