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Juniors (11th Grade)

Junior Year: Planning Your Future

Your Junior year is the pivotal halfway point of your high school journey. This is the time to finalize your post-secondary goals—whether you are aiming for college, the military, or the workforce—by exploring interests and securing your academic foundation.

College Research & Selection

Aim to build a list of approximately 10 colleges. Ensure your list is balanced across these three critical categories to maximize your options:

Safety Schools where your credentials exceed the average admit.
Target/Match Schools where your stats are right in line with the average.
Reach Schools with highly competitive admission rates.
Use Naviance SuperMatch

GLP #3: Spring Junior Success

It is time to bridge the gap between high school and your future. Review the presentation, complete your reflection worksheet, and utilize the resources below to build a balanced application list.

Class Visit Presentation

Deadlines & Requirements

Required: Spring Worksheet

Complete the 11th Grade Spring Visit Worksheet to reflect on your post-secondary goals and financial aid understanding.

Download Worksheet
Summer Readiness

Complete your Brag Sheet & Resume in Naviance by October. Draft your UC PIQs and Common App essays early.

Research & List Building

Building a Balanced List

A successful application season requires a mix of Reach (highly selective), Target (match for your stats), and Safety (exceed academic range) schools.

Start Research on Naviance

CCC Workshops

Join CCC staff during Study Hall in late April to finalize your choices.
Dates: April 21, 22, 23, 28, & 29.

Sign Up for Workshops

GLP #2: Course Selection

Planning your Senior year is a critical step in meeting graduation requirements and aligning your schedule with your post-secondary goals. Review the presentation and deadlines below to ensure a successful transition to your final year.

GLP Presentation

Deadlines & Requirements

Google Form Deadline

Forms must be submitted by 11:59 PM on Sunday, Feb 8th. Students who miss the deadline will have courses selected for them by their Counselor.

Course Load

You must select between 5 and 7 year-long classes. Review your transcript and Credit Summary to ensure you are on track for graduation.

Resources & Next Steps

Submit Course Request

Course requests must be submitted via Google Form by 11:59 PM on Sunday, February 8th. Be sure to check your school email for confirmation.

Course Selection Page

SAT Registration

The SAT will be offered on campus in April to 11th grade students only.  Please check the PSAT/SAT Testing page for more information.

PSAT/SAT Testing @ Prospect

GLP #1: post-secondary Planning

Successful postsecondary planning starts with self-discovery. Use this Guided Learning Plan to identify high-match careers based on your personality and select the education pathway that best fits your professional goals.

GLP Presentation

Post-Secondary Education Pathways

Vocational & Trade

Timeline: 6 Months – 2 Years
Focuses on specialized hands-on skills through certifications or apprenticeships.
Examples: HVAC, Welding, IT Certs, Healthcare.

Associate (AA/AS)

Timeline: ~2 Years
Earned at Community Colleges. Covers general education and provides a gateway to transferring to a 4-year university.

Bachelor's (BA/BS)

Timeline: ~4 Years
Earned at a University. The standard requirement for professional entry-level roles in Engineering, Business, and Education.

Graduate Degree

Timeline: 2 – 6+ Additional Years
Advanced study after a Bachelor's. Includes Master's (MA/MS), Doctoral (PhD), Law (JD), or Medical (MD) degrees.

Research & Documentation Tools

Personality Assessment

Identify your Holland Interest Codes to find matching careers.

Directions: Log in to CaliforniaColleges.edu. Go to the "Career," "Personality" and Start Assessment.

Start Assessment

Career Activity Worksheet

Document your assessment results and research specific careers. Record median wages, required education pathways, and potential schools found during your search.

Open Worksheet

Extended Research & Planning

College & Career Search

Use these platforms to filter schools by major, campus size, and career outcomes to find your best fit.

Building Your Resume

Start documenting your extracurriculars, volunteer work, and skills. Use Naviance to format them professionally.

Build Resume in Naviance

Standardized Tests

Many public and private universities require students to take standardized tests for college Admissions. Click below to register to register for the ACT or SAT.