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View a sample transcript.  \n☐ Get involved in volunteer and extra-curricular activities and record those opportunities as well as achievements and awards to use in college admissions process.  \n☐ Register in the spring to take the PSAT in the fall.  \n10TH GRADE  \n☐ Take the PSAT test as practice (in your junior year, it determines eligibility for National Merit Scholarships).  \n☐ Consider taking other college entrance exams (SAT, ACT or CLT) as practice.  \n☐ Explore career interests and take online career assessments.  \n☐ Begin researching scholarship opportunities.  \n☐ Register in the spring to take the PSAT in the fall.  \n☐ Make the most of your summer with a summer job, college visits, Taylor’s Academic Summer Camps, and/ or other academic enrichment opportunities.  \n☐ Parents, keep transcript up-to-date.  \n11TH GRADE  \n☐ Evaluate options for dual enrollment classes. Submit Pre-enrollment Transfer Evaluation form to determine in advance if course credits will transfer to Taylor. Note that Taylor will accept weighted grades for college level courses. Consider TU Online classes.  \n☐ Take the PSAT (this time it will determine eligibility for National Merit Scholarships).  \n☐ Register and take college entrance exams (SAT, ACTor CLT). Remember that Taylor will Super Score, combining the highest subset scores ofthe ACT and/or SAT over multiple test dates.  \n☐ Begin college search process; visit Taylor.  \n☐ Research and apply for scholarship opportunities.  \n☐ Reach out to professionals in fields that interest you. Conduct informational interviews and/or shadow experiences.  \n☐ Apply for Taylor’s Academic Summer Camps, a summer job, and/or other academic enrichment activities.  \n☐ Parents, keep transcript up-to-date.  \n12TH GRADE  \n☐ Register and take college entrance exams (SAT, ACT, or CLT), as needed.  \n☐ Make final college visits, taking note of admissionsand financial aid deadlines.  \n☐ Complete Taylor University application prior to December 1st.  \n☐ Select a college.  \n☐ Request final transcripts from dual enrollment classes, if applicable.  \n☐ Parents, finalize high school transcript and forward to the selected college.  \nFor Additional Information, [visit](visit taylor.edu/homeschool)[ taylor.edu/homeschool](visit taylor.edu/homeschool)  \nQuestions? Contact Andy Gammons, Executive Director of Admissions[at 765-998-5565 or](at 765-998-5565 or andy_gammons@taylor.edu)[ andy_gammons@taylor.edu](at 765-998-5565 or andy_gammons@taylor.edu)","cbCaigTggBnr9wKi","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaigTggBnr9wKi","pdf",70452,"English","# 8th Grade\n# 9th Grade\n# 10th Grade\n# 11th Grade\n# 12th Grade\n## Additional Information","[{\"question\":\"What should homeschool parents do starting in 8th grade?\",\"answer\":\"Create a high school curriculum plan using Taylor University admissions requirements as a guide.\"},{\"question\":\"When do students register for the PSAT and what is it used for?\",\"answer\":\"Register in the spring to take the PSAT in the fall. 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