Juniors

What to Expect as Juniors

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Junior year brings more challenges in the classroom...

... and further opportunities outside of the classroom. With this in mind, it’s important that students remain focused on their coursework, yet also explore extracurricular interests with depth and enthusiasm, pursuing opportunities to engage, advocate, lead, support, get involved.

As a junior, students also know that applying to college is just around the corner.
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Students may realize that their journey began when they chose their courses, took the PSAT sophomore year, and attended the LWHS ”Finding the Right College Fit” program. The journey continues, as juniors will take the PSAT again in October, but this time their score could qualify them for a National Merit Scholarship or National Achievement Scholarship. (Students don’t need to register or pay for the PSAT; LWHS takes care of that.)

Students won’t officially meet with their college counselor until just after the winter break, but students are always welcome to drop by the College Counseling office with any questions.

We don’t intend to overload students with information, especially if they’re not ready to think about college just yet. However, juniors should know that there is a wealth of information awaiting them under the "Seniors" tab. Knowing what’s in store for next year can help students plan ahead. Along these lines, we also require juniors and their parent(s)/guardian(s) to attend the “Nuts and Bolts of College Admissions” program in November, a presentation that kicks off juniors’ college research and application process.

Approximately 90 college representatives visit LWHS each fall; those will happen virtually during 2020. If students are free, we encourage them to attend these valuable opportunities to learn about a college and ask questions in a very casual environment.

Please let us know if you have questions and we look forward to working with you!

Visiting Colleges

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Overview

Selecting a college is an important decision, and it is hard to imagine making such a large investment without visiting and investigating it thoroughly. The college visit is one of the best ways to assure a “good fit” between a student and the college.
When to Visit
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Some students visit colleges during the spring, summer, or winter break, while others wait until all of their options are known before visiting (i.e., only visiting schools to which they’re admitted). If students visit colleges in the summer, they may be able to get to more campuses, but probably will not see the students and campus life “in action." However, visiting in the summer is far better than not visiting at all.
Visit Local Colleges
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While it’s not easy to travel great distances to visit colleges, we’re fortunate to live in an area with many nearby colleges and universities. Visiting these relatively local schools can give students a good sense of the variety of institutions and help them decide what they may like: a large university, a small private school, an urban location or something more rural.
Planning College Visits
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Go to a college’s admissions website to make appointments for a tour at least three weeks in advance.
- Plan to be on a campus for at least half a day. Therefore, don’t visit more than two schools in one day.
- Find out the distance between the schools and time needed to get from place to place.
- Ask to have college information and a campus map sent before making the trip. The college’s website will likely have this information too, so it can be printed beforehand.
- Ask if it is possible to spend the night in a dormitory and/or visit classes. If students contact LWHS alumni in advance, they may even have the benefit of a "private, behind-the-scenes tour!"
What to Do During College Visits
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- Take a tour; know when and where the tour group will meet.
- Ask lots of questions that can’t easily be answered by reading the college’s website.
- Eat in a dining hall to see who attends the college; chat with students!
- Wander around the campus and observe activities.
- Read the student newspaper to find out the big issues on campus.
- Visit a class of interest, if there is time.
After College Visits
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- Take notes immediately after each visit, as details tend to blend together and become confused when visiting more than one campus.
- If students had an interview or met with an admissions officer, write a thank you note.

What to Expect as Juniors

List of 1 items.

Junior year brings more challenges in the classroom...

Visiting Colleges

List of 6 items.

Overview

When to Visit

Visit Local Colleges

Planning College Visits

What to Do During College Visits

After College Visits

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