Planning Timeline for Juniors

Register with SchooLinks at the start of any school year (Freshman - Senior):

 SEPTEMBER 

• Register for the PSAT test 
• Sign up online through SchooLinks to meet with College Admission, Military and Trade School representatives visiting RSHS. 
• Attend local college fairs: 
  • Visit the Calendar page for current information. Check back often as events are added regularly.
• Sign up for job shadowing through PIE (Partners in Education). This is a great way to identify or rule out potential careers/college majors.
• Register for AP exams (if applicable) by Nov. 8
  • Visit the AP Advanced Placement Exams page for more information.

OCTOBER 

• Sign up online through SchooLinks to meet with admission representatives visiting Summit.
• Attend local college fairs: 
  • Visit the Calendar page for current information.
• Take PSAT 
• Start a list of prospective colleges. 
• Start a high school resume. 

DECEMBER 

• Register for the February ACT and/or SAT at ACT.org or CollegeBoard.org
• Apply for Project Interface summer internship opportunity.

JANUARY 

• Starting second semester, make an appointment with Mrs. Hartman’s at bit.ly/PostHSappointment to discuss college & career options.
• Start planning for college campus visits and look into summer programs on college campuses. 
• Consider registering for the February ACT.

FEBRUARY 

• Sign up for ACT or SAT prep courses 
• Sign up online through SchooLinks to meet with admission representatives that visit RSHS

MARCH

• Attend College Planning Night | Wednesday, March 7, 2024 | RSHS 6:30-7:30PM
  • An overview of the college process, testing and financial aid. 
  • Presented by Ivy Hartman, Post High School Counselor
• Sign up online through SchooLinks to meet with admission representatives visiting RSHS. 
• Visit college campuses during spring break. 

APRIL 

• All juniors will take the district ACT at Rockwood Summit (during school) April 9, 2024 8:15am - 12:15p.m. (no registration required)

MAY 

• Register for June ACT (ACT.org)
• Take SAT (double check to see if the colleges you are interested in require SAT II subject tests)
• Take AP exams
• Organize college information and narrow choices down (5-8 schools) 
• Plan summer trips to visit campuses 

JUNE 

• Take ACT 
• Visit campuses & understand that campuses are best seen during the school year when classes are in session. 
• Attend a summer camp or academic program on a college campus.