The second semester of junior year is when things really get going in terms of post-secondary planning, and we want to make sure you are aware of our services and some upcoming events.
Individual Meetings: It is so important that all juniors have at least two individual meetings before the end of the year. We recommend one in the winter (February), one in the spring and potentially one more right before school lets out. Please schedule your Individual Meetings with either Karen (students with last names A-K) or Brennan (L-Z) as soon as possible. Click here to schedule your meetings (scroll down to the Juniors section). ***Students are not allowed to miss class for these meetings. Please schedule before school or during SET, lunch, or a free period.*** So that the individual meetings are as productive as possible, completed junior and parent intake forms are requested.
SCOIR: All juniors should have an active SCOIR account. SCOIR is an online tool that Aspen High School students use to research colleges, register for our virtual college visits, and where students will build and manage their college list. Parents may also join SCOIR to use the same college exploration tools and to suggest schools for their child to consider. Contact Susanne Morrison with any questions/issues about SCOIR.
Teacher Recommendations: Juniors should be thinking seriously about which teachers they will ask to write their letters of recommendation. No earlier than April 1st and no later than the end of the school year is the time for students to ask teachers to write a letter of recommendation. Click here for more information.
Class of 2026 Webpage contains so much great info and so many important links including our on-line scheduler and the Junior Timeline.
School Day SAT - April 21st
All juniors will take the school day SAT on Monday, April 21st. This will be a digital test, and students will use their school-issued Chromebooks.
In advance of the school day SAT, AHS will offer special sessions with a professional test-prep tutor.
- Week of March 3rd: General testing strategy & tips - during SET
- March 12th: English subject area prep - during lunch
- March 13th: Math subject area prep - during lunch
In the meantime, there is lots of free test-prep support that students can access on their own via Khan Academy and/or CollegeBoard's Bluebook App (which is installed on each student's school issued Chromebook).
Some students will choose to take additional SAT or ACT tests. Please talk with your Post-Secondary counselor about a personalized testing plan.
