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Eleventh Grade — High School Planning Chart
Academic
- Study! Focus on learning and strengthening your study habits Keep your grades up.
- Keep on track and do more! Take advanced Math and English courses.
- Challenge yourself! Take Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate, Running Start, Tech Prep and other challenging classes offered by your school.
- Register for the PSAT in the fall — the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. Take practice tests.
- Read!
- Write! Complete a research paper.
- Step up! Deepen or increase involvement in academic enrichment and extracurricular activities. Take on a leadership role.
- Test time! Take the SAT or ACT in the spring. (Plan to take both tests at least once.) Practice for the tests! The Student Assistance Foundation offers free practice tests for both the SAT and ACT.
- Register and take AP exams if enrolled in AP courses.
- Summertime! Participate in summer academic enrichment experiences.
College & Career
- Got college? Decide what you want in a college considering size, courses, available majors, location, admission standards, student success, campus environment, cost and special interests.
- Measure up! Choose between three and six colleges and request information from them. Compare application procedures, admission requirements, size, location, fees, room and board costs, student activities and financial aid procedures.
- Make a list! Prepare a list of questions to ask college representatives and attend college fairs.
- Check it out! Visit college campuses.
- Talk, talk, talk! Discuss your college plans with your parents, teachers, mentors and/or counselors.
- Write! Practice writing a personal statement for college applications and sample essays.
- Who knows you best? Identify teachers who will write letters of recommendation for scholarships and college applications.
- Educate yourself! Get familiar with application and financial aid deadlines at your favorite schools.
- Create a resume.
- Explore careers! Apply for part-time and summer jobs, internships or job shadow opportunities.
Financial
- Check it out!Are you eligible for the Montana GEAR UP Achievement Grant? These grants are awarded to all GEAR UP high school juniors with a minimum 2.0 GPA who are taking a college preparatory curriculum.
- What’s in a loan? Attend financial aid workshops to begin to understand the basics of federal and college loans.
- Search for scholarships. Submit applications for scholarships offered to juniors.
- Learn what makes up the cost to attend college, and estimate the cost differences among your favorite colleges (Hint: Books + Room & Board + Tuition + Fees + Transportation = Cost of Attendance).
- Save! Continue saving for college.
- Have a discussion with your parents/guardians about how to pay for college.