As a junior, you should prepare yourself to explore the countless opportunities that exist beyond 2600 Rock Quarry Road. The Student Services staff is available to assist you.

• Student Services Staff
• College Planning Guide
• Grade Point Average and Class Rank Information
• Graduation Requirements
• Transcripts

Extracurricular Activities
It takes more than a grade point average to be admitted to college or win scholarships. Involvement in clubs and organizations, athletics and community activities increases a student's likelihood of admission.

Is College in Your Future?
In addition to your academic record, essay, recommendations, and extracurricular activities, colleges also require standardized test scores. You should take the following tests at least once during the junior year.

• PSAT (Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test) - will be administered to all juniors on Tuesday, October 15th. Registration is not required, just be in attendance. This is the only test used to determine if a student qualifies for the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. Taking the PSAT will give you practice for the SAT and show which areas need improvement.
• SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) - a three hour plus test that measures knowledge in mathematical and verbal content areas. Registration materials are available in the Guidance Department and online.
• ACT (American College Testing) - another college admissions test which covers four content areas: English, mathematics, reading, and science reasoning. Registration materials are available in the Guidance Department and online.

Students may take all the tests as often as you like.

Some resources to help you with your college search are located in the Career Center. They are college catalogues, College Handbook, Index of College Majors and Graduate Programs, and the College View program.
Scholarships and financial aid are available. In most cases no one is going to come looking for you to give you money. You have to do the work to find out what is available and for which you are eligible, then apply.

Advanced Placement (AP) courses
AP courses are rigorous and demanding college-level courses taught to high school students. Students may be eligible to earn college credits by the scores they obtain on the national AP exams governed by Educational Testing Service.

Playing Collegiate Sports
Official NCAA Eligibility Requirements
Students who want to participate in Division I & II sports must register with the NCAA Clearinghouse at the end of their junior year.

Employment & Internships
Experiencing a career field in which you are interested is important. It helps you decide whether it's right for you before you commit time (and money) in preparing for it . SRHS provides career experiences to help you.

The United States Armed Forces
The Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines, and Coast Guard are always looking for committed and physically fit candidates. The military provides a variety of training opportunities and educational options. Contact the local recruiting office for more information.

ROTC Scholarships (Reserve Officers' Training Corps) are available for student who want to attend college first and then become Commissioned Officers. Contact the ROTC office at the prospective college for more information.

If you are interested in attending the Army, Air Force, Navy or Coast Guard Academies, contact these institutions directly. The application process, which starts in the fall of the junior year, is intensive and competitive.

SAMPLE RESUME for SRHS Scholarship Nominations & College Admissions