1. 11th Grade Timeline

2. August __ Check to see that you’re scheduled for the correct courses. __ Review your four year plan of the High School courses you need/want to take. __ Continue extra-curricular activities started in 10th Grade and/or start new extra- curricular activities. ___Make sure to complete an application for free or reduced lunch.

3. September __ Sign up for college concurrent classes at your high school. __Obtain the catalogs/brochures of Colleges / Universities that interest you. __ Prepare for October’s PSAT by reviewing study guides & practice tests on College Board’s ‘ My Road’ or Khan Academy accounts. GEAR UP staff will be available to help you.

4. October __ Attend College Night/or College Fairs __Take the PSAT/NMSQT (Practice PSAT)onPSAT/NMSQT October 14 th, 2015 & use the results to help you prepare for the spring SAT/ACT.

5. December __ Determine your GPA and approximate class rank to determine if your GPA and rank are within the norm for Universities that interest you. November __ Begin working on a resume for yourself (www.AIE.org/HighSchool/Jobs/Resumes).www.AIE.org/HighSchool/Jobs/Resumes

6. February __ Inquire about the GEAR UP College Road trips happening during Spring Break. MARCH __ Attend a gear up GEAR UP personal statement workshop. January __ Review your PSAT/NMSQT scores, use Khan Academy site to help you improve your SAT scores.

7. April __ Work on your resume/brag sheet, Include all extracurricular and volunteer activities. __ Register for either the May or June SAT and/or the ACT __ Take 11 th grade SBAC tests seriously!

9. May __ Register to take both the ACT and/or SAT inACTSAT June if you miss the May test dates. __ Prepare to take appropriate AP Exams.AP Exams __ *SAT May 7 th

10. June __ Make your summer Count= work, study, volunteer, enrich, and/or recover. __*ACT and/or the SAT (June 4 th )ACTSAT

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