- Study Skills
- Interest Inventory to begin to explore possible career areas
- Explore individual talents and skills
- Determine Target College Admission Requirements
- Resume Building
- Monitor High School/Community Performance
- Career Selection
- Online SAT/ACT/PSAT Prep
- Take PSAT
- Plan for Future SAT/ACT/SAT Subject Tests
- Identify Colleges to Visit
- Essay writing assistance
- Financial Aid Assistance
Springwell's 11th Grader Program
Why start planning for college in 11th grade?
It's never too late to begin preparing for college. By their Junior year, college-bound students should be thinking seriously about their short list of schools to apply to and begin concentrated entrance exam preparation in the fall. They will take their PSAT's in October and their first SAT and SAT Subject Test in the spring of their Junior year. For students who have not begun this process, it is essential for 11th graders to discuss their interests and skills in order to narrow their choices for the school that is right for them.
While 10th Grade is the most difficult academically, 11th grade is the most challenging. Eleventh graders have multiple tasks on their plate and they must think strategically regarding the college-ready timetable. They really need to know how to manage and prioritize their time. Besides preparing for entrance exams, they will need to keep up their GPAs, and do all this while their schedules are jam-packed with sports and club activities. They often feel lost, frustrated, and overwhelmed by it all and do not know where to turn for guidance.
What does Springwell do for 11th graders?
Springwell helps 11th graders by first being a reliable resource of information and guidance in the college planning and preparation process. In one-on-one counseling, students discuss their skills and interests and learn to match those with the colleges that are right for them. Counseling includes interest inventories, college match exploration, career mentoring and summer internship opportunities.
Springwell also helps 11th graders stay on track with their busy schedules through study skills refinement. At the same time, Springwell can help 11th graders with effective SAT/ACT test preparation by capitalizing on their strengths and improving their weaknesses using Springwell's Online SAT/ACT Prep. Springwell also helps 11th graders with the process of weeding through all the preliminary college applications, preparing a schedule for completing applications and helping to get everything done correctly and on time. Finally, Springwell's financial aid experts are an invaluable resource to the parents of college-bound students by clarifying the options available and assisting with the many financial aid resources.
