Juniors

The Academy of Our Lady of Peace has created a list of helpful resources for juniors as they prepare for college admissions testing.

Admissions Testing

• Should I take the SAT or ACT? (info on each)
• ACT
• SAT
• Test Optional Colleges

College Planning Info

• Overview of College Application Process - Junior Year
• Corsava Site for college values & priorities
• Junior College Planning Presentation recording
• UC Freshman Application Guide
• CSU Campus Match
• Common App Essay Tips
• California Community Colleges
• Gap Year information

Parent Action Plan: 11th Grade

Letters of Recommendation

• Cover Sheet for LORs
• LOR step by step recording
• LOR presentation

Financial Aid

• FAFSA
• CSS Profile (used for most private schools)
• Cal-Grant Info

Western Undergraduate Exchange (Reduced/In State Prices for Out-of-State Schools)

• WUE

College Search Websites

• Cappex
• Big Future
• Niche
• SCOIR

College Athletics

• NCAA Registration
• NCAA Information
• NCAA powerpoint presentation

Class Rank

• Use of Class Rank by Schools Continues to Decline
• OLP Updates Its Class Rank Policy

Course Advisement information

Typical 4 year plan with graduation requirements

Nursing Program information

• CSUF webinar
• UCI webinar