A very important source of information for Junior Parents is the MIHS Counseling Center newsletter. Make sure you read through it every month!

Highlights of information the Counseling Newsletter contains:

Juniors - This is the year to:

Determine if you need to take the SAT/ACT and/or prepare for SAT/ACT
Utilize Naviance career assessments to research potential careers. Additionally, get some hands on experience with job shadowing, volunteering, summer jobs or summer programs.
Determine what is most important to you in selecting a college/university/post-secondary program.
Develop a list of schools/programs that interest you.
Visit college campuses
Identify and ask teachers for recommendations: Do no wait until the last minute to ask! Teachers need 20 days notice to write a recommendation.
Start working on your college essays. Summer is a great time to construct and polish your essays. View the Common Application 2022-2023 essay questions.
Talk to your parents about a plan to pay for college.