Junior year is key to being well prepared for next year’s college application process. This is the year in which students should be starting to explore college options, taking campus tours, and ensuring that they have taken the requisite SAT or ACT tests.

The College and Careers Center offers a great deal of support to Juniors, both on an individual and group basis. The Junior Timeline can be downloaded from this page, and gives information on the important activities that students need to be aware of.

Students can book after school college preparation sessions with Louise Gill (College and Careers Center Technician) during the second semester.

Many colleges visit our campus to give presentations, or conduct personal interviews with our students. These visits are announced during the daily morning announcements, and students need to sign up in the College and Careers Center in order to meet with representatives from those colleges that interest them.

The following events are planned for JUNIORS:

MOCK SAT TEST WITH REVOLUTION TEST PREP Saturday, August 29th, 2009 from 8:45 am to 1:00 pm in the Library

This full-length, Mock SAT Test, proctored by Revolution Test Prep. gives the opportunity to find out areas of strength and weakness on college admission exams.  For Juniors, this is a great opportunity to prepare for the PSAT, and for taking the SAT in the second semester. As a fundraiser for WGHS, a donation of $10 will be used to fund WGHS scholarships for college-bound Seniors. Students will receive an online score report including a detailed performance analysis, plus written feedback on the essay.  Register online at http://www.revolutionprep.com

JUNIOR PARENT EVENING: GEARING UP FOR COLLEGE Thursday, September 10th, 2009 from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm in the College and Careers Center

The Junior Year is the key to being well prepared for next year’s college application process. review the support and activities that the College and Careers Center offers to all Juniors, and focus in particular on the process of selecting college options, We will also discuss the PSAT, SAT, and ACT tests, the test registration process, what tests to take and when to take them, and test preparation options. 

JUNIORS AND SOPHOMORES PSAT TEST DATE Wednesday, October 14th, 2009

All Juniors will take the PSAT.  This is an important preparation for the SAT test.  More information on the PSAT can be found at http://www.collegeboard.com.  Test fees for Juniors will be paid for by SJUSD. 

JUNIORS AND SOPHOMORES “GETTING BACK ON TRACK” Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009 in the Little Theater

An opportunity for students needing to make up credits necessary for high school graduation to explore the options open to them. Representatives from Community Colleges, CCOC and PASS will be available to help students select courses and programs to make up any necessary courses.

PSAT SCORE READING AND PATHS TO IMPROVEMENT WORKSHOPS Thursday, January 7th/Friday, January 8th, 2010 in the College and Careers Center

All Juniors will attend this workshop in the College and Careers Center through their English classes.  Students will be taught how to read their PSAT score reports, and explore the facilities available to them to improve their SAT scores.

SCHOLARSHIP NIGHT FOR JUNIORS AND SENIORS Thursday, January 14th, 2010 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm in the College and Careers Center

Scholarships are an important part of funding your time in college.  This evening will look at: types of scholarships; where to find scholarship information; letters of recommendation; the Dos and Don’ts of writing a scholarship essay; and avoiding scholarship scams.

MOCK SAT TEST WITH REVOLUTION TEST PREP Saturday, January 23rd, 2010 from 8:45 am to 1:00 pm in the Library/Media Center

All Juniors can come and take advantage of this opportunity to prepare for the SAT with this full-length, proctored, practice SAT test. As a fundraiser for WGHS, a donation of $10 will be used to fund WGHS scholarships for college-bound Seniors. Students will receive an online score report including a detailed performance analysis, plus written feedback on the essay.  Register online at http://www.revolutionprep.com

SAT INFORMATION EVENING FOR JUNIORS AND SOPHOMORES Thursday, February 4th, 2010 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm in the College & Careers Center

This important information evening will address the SAT tests, including test content, the test registration process, what tests to take and when to take them, and SAT test preparation options. Spanish translation will be provided.

WHY COLLEGE? COLLEGE PREPARATION FOR JUNIORS Tuesday, February 23rd through Thursday, February 25th, 2010 in the College and Careers Center

All Juniors will visit the College and Careers Center during Social Studies classes for a presentation on preparation for college to include:  SAT preparation & registration; college search (online searching, College and Career Center resources, campus visits);  college application process (time line, introduction to CSU Mentor and UC Pathways);  Community College transfer programs; Career exploration options.

COLLEGE PRE-ADMISSION ADVISING DAYS Monday, March 8th/Tuesday March 9th, 2010 from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm in the College and Careers Center

All Juniors with a GPA of 2.5 or above who have not previously booked an after-school individual college preparation session (see the end of this page), will be invited to participate.

JUNIOR SUMMER COLLEGE PREPARATION WORKSHOP Thursday, May 20th, 2010 from 2:15 pm to 3:00 pm in the College and Careers Center

A workshop for all Juniors to discuss steps in their college search that they need to take over the summer, to include drafting the college application essay, scholarship search, and campus tours.

INDIVIDUAL COLLEGE PREPARATION SESSIONS

Juniors may make a reservation in the College & Careers Center for individual college pre-admission preparation meetings.  These meetings will include a transcript review, establishing a personal SAT/ACT test schedule, and discussing college options.  Offered at 2:30 pm on Monday through Thursday afternoons from January to May, 2010

Louise Gill
College and Career Center Technician
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