11th Grade Students
This page was designed to house topics of interest to students in their third year of high school. For detailed information about specific topics or programs, please view the tabs designed for those specific programs.
Remind
The best way to stay up-to-date on events and deadlines for the junior class is to follow the Counseling Office on Remind.
Sign up by Text:
Class of 2026: Text the message @cmeagles26 to the number 81010
Sign up by Email:
Class of 2026: remind.com/join/cmeagles26
The best way to stay up-to-date on events and deadlines for the junior class is to follow the Counseling Office on Remind.
Sign up by Text:
Class of 2026: Text the message @cmeagles26 to the number 81010
Sign up by Email:
Class of 2026: remind.com/join/cmeagles26
CMHS Activity Tracker
Mrs. Diveley, CMHS Registrar, created this handy brochure for students to keep track of their high school involvement. Taking the time to do so as you progress through high school will make the completion of college admission and scholarship applications much easier. For a printable copy of this tracker, please visit the link below. Students are also welcome to stop by the School Counseling Office to pick up a hard copy.
Mrs. Diveley, CMHS Registrar, created this handy brochure for students to keep track of their high school involvement. Taking the time to do so as you progress through high school will make the completion of college admission and scholarship applications much easier. For a printable copy of this tracker, please visit the link below. Students are also welcome to stop by the School Counseling Office to pick up a hard copy.
What to do with Summer Break
Summer is for fun, but it is also for engaging in activities to help you stand out among other college applicants. Look at this short list for ideas on how to make the most of your summer time. Make sure that you find a good balance between rest, fun, and getting prepared!
Summer is for fun, but it is also for engaging in activities to help you stand out among other college applicants. Look at this short list for ideas on how to make the most of your summer time. Make sure that you find a good balance between rest, fun, and getting prepared!
College Planning by Grade Level
CollegeBoard provides a wonderful grade-level "checklist" to assist students who are interested in entering college after high school. This might help answer that question of "What can I be doing now?" to improve my chances for college admission and scholarships.
CollegeBoard provides a wonderful grade-level "checklist" to assist students who are interested in entering college after high school. This might help answer that question of "What can I be doing now?" to improve my chances for college admission and scholarships.
How to Show Interest in a Prospective College/University
If you have hopes of attending a competitive university in the fall, there are things you can be doing right now to boost your chances of being accepted. Colleges are looking for students who display increased interest because those students are considered "most likely to attend if accepted" by the university. For some quick tips on how to get on your prospective college's radar, read this short article!
If you have hopes of attending a competitive university in the fall, there are things you can be doing right now to boost your chances of being accepted. Colleges are looking for students who display increased interest because those students are considered "most likely to attend if accepted" by the university. For some quick tips on how to get on your prospective college's radar, read this short article!
Letters of Recommendation can be the Tipping Point for Acceptance
In the era of colleges going test-optional for admissions, a good letter of recommendation can tip the scales in your favor. For tips on obtaining letters, please read the very short article posted below!
In the era of colleges going test-optional for admissions, a good letter of recommendation can tip the scales in your favor. For tips on obtaining letters, please read the very short article posted below!
Common Application Essay Prompts 2024-2025
Not everyone will complete the Common Application. The Common Application is good for students applying to several competitive schools.
Common App has announced their essay prompts for the class of 2025. It is smart to look these over and start working on your essay prior to August. In August, you will be hit with a load of difficult classes and time to work on your college essays will be hart to find. For essay prompts specific to the university, and yes there could be additional essays beyond those found on the Common App, please check the specific college of interest website.
For Common App prompts, please see the link below:
Not everyone will complete the Common Application. The Common Application is good for students applying to several competitive schools.
Common App has announced their essay prompts for the class of 2025. It is smart to look these over and start working on your essay prior to August. In August, you will be hit with a load of difficult classes and time to work on your college essays will be hart to find. For essay prompts specific to the university, and yes there could be additional essays beyond those found on the Common App, please check the specific college of interest website.
For Common App prompts, please see the link below:
Letter of Recommendation Brag Sheet
Do you plan to apply for scholarships or for college admission? A letter of recommendation is sometimes necessary to complete this task. You should think about teachers who know you well, or those who teach in the discipline most closely related to your intended college major. In addition to giving your chosen recommender(s) plenty of time to write a quality letter, you should also provide them with a list of information about you in order to aid the recommender in this task. Below, you will find fillable forms, or "brag" sheets, that you can and should use to help your recommender with this process. There is one for counselors and one for teachers. Many students do not realize that your school counselor must write a letter on your behalf for certain colleges. Because your counselor does not spend daily time with you in class, this sheet can be extremely helpful in making sure you end up with a letter that highlights all of your interests and strengths.
Do you plan to apply for scholarships or for college admission? A letter of recommendation is sometimes necessary to complete this task. You should think about teachers who know you well, or those who teach in the discipline most closely related to your intended college major. In addition to giving your chosen recommender(s) plenty of time to write a quality letter, you should also provide them with a list of information about you in order to aid the recommender in this task. Below, you will find fillable forms, or "brag" sheets, that you can and should use to help your recommender with this process. There is one for counselors and one for teachers. Many students do not realize that your school counselor must write a letter on your behalf for certain colleges. Because your counselor does not spend daily time with you in class, this sheet can be extremely helpful in making sure you end up with a letter that highlights all of your interests and strengths.
Questions to Ask on a College Visit Tour
Of course, there are many things specific to you that you should consider asking on a visit. For example, do you have a food allergy or a disability that would require special services? Are you looking at a very specific college major? Below is a good list of general questions to consider. Fully visit a school's website prior to a visit to answer some of these questions, or to check for information that may need further clarification once you are in person. Go prepared to your visits to get the most out of the opportunity!
Of course, there are many things specific to you that you should consider asking on a visit. For example, do you have a food allergy or a disability that would require special services? Are you looking at a very specific college major? Below is a good list of general questions to consider. Fully visit a school's website prior to a visit to answer some of these questions, or to check for information that may need further clarification once you are in person. Go prepared to your visits to get the most out of the opportunity!
STARR College Search Series
The STARR College Search Series (or CSS) is a multi-part virtual program geared towards high school juniors and seniors in an effort to help students navigate the college search. The program includes a 30-minute information session around the Series topic, followed by two (35-minute) breakout rooms where students will briefly meet with St. Louis Area Regional Representatives, and an optional 20-minute Zoom Q&A where students can learn more from institutions of interest! For a list of STARR member institutions, see the button below.
The STARR College Search Series (or CSS) is a multi-part virtual program geared towards high school juniors and seniors in an effort to help students navigate the college search. The program includes a 30-minute information session around the Series topic, followed by two (35-minute) breakout rooms where students will briefly meet with St. Louis Area Regional Representatives, and an optional 20-minute Zoom Q&A where students can learn more from institutions of interest! For a list of STARR member institutions, see the button below.
