The University of Arizona

11th Grade - Juniors

  • Prepare and plan your career interests
    • Visit your school guidance counselor to see if you are on the right track for college
    • Speak with professionals about their careers
    • Establish and plan a possible career path
    • Perform some volunteer work in the field of your interest
    • Take advantage of summer school classes that colleges have to offer
    • Attend summer programs that address your field of interest
  • Continue researching colleges or vocational schools that offer courses and majors in your field of interest
    • Write to colleges or other programs for brochures and admission information
    • Make appointments to visit your top 2-3 colleges or vocational schools over the summer
  • Prepare and take college entrance exams
    • Prepare and take the PSAT test in October
    • Register for the SAT and ACT in March and take the test in May or June
    • Register for AP exams in March and take exams in May
  • Continue to research and apply for scholarships, the earlier the better. Visit http://www.fastweb.com to find money for college, tips, your dream school and more!
  • Organize a calendar with scholarhsip and application deadlines
  • Practice preparing applications and other materials needed for college or vocational school entrance
    • Practice preparing college applications and outline essay topics
    • Develop a resumé and personal statement
    • Develop relationships with teachers, counselors for future requests for recommendation letters
    • Plan to attend Financial Aid Night
    • Pick up NCAA Clearinghouse application if you are involved with athletics. Submit after your junior year grades have been posted
    • Check high school transcript for accuracy of credits
  • Schedule and confirm your 12th grade courses with your counselor
  • Review college savings plan and plan accordingly

Helpful Websites:

UA - BIO 5 Science Source - Science Source provides information about a variety of educational opportunities for K-12 students, teachers, parents and the community.
FastWeb - Matching Students to Scholarships
FinAid - The SmartStudent Guide to Financial Aid
FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid
National Association for College Admissions Counseling
Northern Arizona University - Flagstaff
University of Arizona - Tucson
Arizona State University - Phoenix
Pima Community College
Peterson's guide to colleges, exam preparation, resume & essay help, etc.
College Net
Med-Start - Rural, minority and economically disadvantaged Arizona high school juniors are encouraged to pursue careers in health care through hands-on presentations in a variety of health-care professions. Participants also take college-level coursework in chemistry, composistion and study skills.
Premed of Color
Jose Martinez Scholarship Challenge Grant Fund
Arizona Health Careers or call 1-800-841-5948
Explore Health Careers
Career Voyages

Prepared by: Northern Arizona Area Health Education Center