11th Grade Junior Year
Grade 11- Junior Year
- Meet with a counselor about coursework that should include:
- Algebra II or Advanced math
- Physics
- Social Studies
- English
- Maintain A’s and Bs- The Nevada Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship required a high GPA 3.25
- Explore dual credit opportunities; take a recognized college course and receiving both high school and college credit-ask a counselor for more information.
- Take Honors or AP (Advanced Placement) courses in high school- AP courses are equivalent to college level courses; a qualifying score may earn a student college credit.
- Now it the time to explore college options and find the best fit and match for you. There are several online resources to help with this.
- Create a list of potential colleges- visit the websites, go on a tour if you can. You can also send emails to request additional information.
- Prepare for the ACT or SAT- ALL Nevada high school students must take the ACT in order to graduate. Despite what some may think or say, its important so try and do your BEST!
- Review books attend test prep workshops, and study!
- Register for the ACT and SAT in advance and talk to a counselor/career center facilitator for information on registration fees and/or waivers.
- Take the ACT or SAT in the Spring of 11th grade or Fall of 12th The earlier the better just in case the test needs to be retaken.
- Attend college fairs and sessions with college representatives and sing up for tours of Nevada college and universities.
- Become familiar with college funding and financial aid
- If you are an undocumented student, you CAN apply to go to college
- Expand your research on federal, state, a private scholarship.
- Identify community-based scholarships from your local church, community center, and other non-profits/
- Plan senior year classes and make sure they meet the college preparatory coursework.
- FAFSA will open October 1st your Senior year.