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● November:
A visit to the UA, and test results and midterm progress reports come in.
● January: Juniors get serious about SAT/ACT testing, colleges and financial aid.
● March: Making choices about how to spend the summer; Project College Bound makes its pitch to the Class of '07.
Making sure you're ready to go
● College preparation tips for high school sophomores and juniors.
OCTOBER
● Check out www.collegeboard.com for study tips and other info about the SAT, including a SAT Question of the Day
l Take the PSAT test. Your results will come in four to six weeks. It gives you a chance to qualify for scholarship and recognition programs, including National Merit Scholarships, and is a good way to practice for the SAT.
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● Meet with post-secondary school representatives at your campus
l Attend College Night at the Tucson Convention Center at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 21. The event, sponsored by Tucson Unified School District, is open to Tucson-area students and parents. Representatives from more than 150 colleges nationwide will be on hand to answer questions. Parking costs $4.
NOVEMBER
l Develop preliminary college lists with parents and counselors.
l Talk with college, vocational school and military reps that come to your campus
DECEMBER
l If you are taking an Advanced Placement Course, ask about the AP exams
