To Do List for May

Here is the quick hit list for May for high schools students.

11th Graders - Juniors (rising seniors)

• Print a two month calendar, May and June, and write down all exams: APs, SAT, ACT, SAT Subject Tests, and Finals.
• Study for AP exams, but don't obsess. Remember, AP exams play a very small role in college admissions.
• Study for the SAT or ACT. Although there aren't any test dates in the summer, you will have several opportunities in fall of your senior year.
• Study for SAT Subject Tests if you need them. Here is a list of schools that require SAT Subject Tests.
• Study for Finals.
• Review your class schedule for 12th grade.
• Plan your summer based on your goals.
• Look at summer camps, internships, or do something entrepreneurial. 
• Write out a college list based on your current GPA and test scores.
• Based on your college list, determine a study schedule for the SAT or ACT. Summer is a perfect time to improve a reading score.

10th Graders - Sophomores (rising juniors)

• Print a two month calendar and write down all upcoming exams: APs, SAT Subject Tests, and Finals.
• Prioritize your finals and find study partners.
• Create a very rough college list based on your current GPA and PSAT scores.
• Review your class schedule for 12th grade. 
• Plan your summer:
• Schedule SAT/ACT prep. We encourage students to take a baseline exam in May or June to get an accurate snapshot of where you're at. Occasionally, scores can deviate considerably form 10th grade PSAT scores.
• Set goals for the summer and work towards them.
• Create a reading list.

9th Graders - Freshman (rising sophomores)

• Print a two month calendar and write down all upcoming exams: APs, SAT Subject Tests, and Finals.
• Prioritize your finals and find study partners. Consider hiring a tutor to teach you how to study for finals.
• Review your class schedule for 10th grade.
• Plan your summer.
• Spend at least 40 hours on something that aligns with an area of interest.
• Create a reading list.