Grade 11- Preparing for the College Process

In ETS, we always say that we treat our juniors like seniors.

By starting to prepare junior year, meaning- continuing to focus on academics; but also, by building their college lists and college essays, students can make their senior year and the college process less stressful and more successful! Below is a "graphical" view of junior-year, as well as a map of the entire ETS curriculum for junior year. You are welcome to look through these on your own; and of course, your ETS advisor will review them in your meetings over the course of the school year. 

See these important items that your ETS advisor will review during your first meeting:
Junior Year Checklist
Junior Year Financial Aid Information
How to Make the Most of College Visits & College Fairs

STEPS (to College)

Overall 11th Grade Objectives

  • Provide academic support and advising
  • Explain college admissions testing
  • Explore postsecondary options
  • Explore financial aid possibilities

Academic

Objective: Advise student how to prepare for postsecondary education.
Academic Activities:

  • Study Skills Questionnaire
  • Cornell Note Taking System or SQ3R
  • Test Preparation and Tips
  • Academic Advising for Grade 12
  • College Admissions Requirements

Financial Aid

Objective: Provide financial aid information.
Activities:

  • Funding Your Education Booklet
  • Scholarship Search Tips
  • Scholarship Search - Where to Start
  • Scholarship Organizer
  • Obtaining an FSA ID

College Exploration

Objective: Determine college characteristics student would like and to begin researching schools.
Activities:

PSAT/SAT Preparation

Objective: Prepare student for college admissions tests.
Activities:

Personal

Objective: Encourage and aid the student to achieve personal best in high school
Activities:

  • Time Management
  • Dealing With Stress
  • Motivation: Is Yours Internal or External?
  • Beyond the Classroom: Participating in Extracurricular Activities

Assessment and Goal Setting

Objective: Set goals for the year
Activities:

  • Review of transcript
  • Goal Setting

 

 

( STARTING) THE COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS (F O R E T S J U N I O R S) August -Have a good summer! Things are about to get real in 11th grade :). September -Review HS class schedule -Register for the PSAT -Begin to research colleges October -Talk to your parents about college! -Continue to research colleges! November -Start studying for the SAT -Continue to work hard academically December -Keep on working on that college list! January/February -Plan senior year courses -Research summer opportunities March/April -Take the SAT - -Create Common Application Account May Start your college essay -Finalize college list -Review SAT scores- will you take again? June/July/August Continue to work on your college list & college essay -Visit colleges, if possible …You’re officially a senior