- Search for and apply to outside scholarship programs that are only available to Sophomores and Juniors
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- Think about colleges to which you might want to apply. If possible, visit some campuses in spring of junior year.
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- In the spring of junior year, research outside scholarships to which you'll apply during your senior year.
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- Take the SAT or the ACT in the spring of your junior year.
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- Take the PSAT / NMSQT in October of each year. If you take it as a junior, you will be entered in the National Merit Scholarship competition.
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- If you have a job, do your taxes each year (ask your parents for help). Knowing about tax forms and documents will be helpful when you have to fill out financial aid applications.
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