College Board Opportunity Scholarships for Juniors

I'm a junior in high school and I've been hearing a lot about the College Board Opportunity Scholarships. I know senior year is crucial, but are there specific opportunities for juniors? Can I start qualifying for any scholarships now?

Absolutely! The College Board Opportunity Scholarships program is open to juniors and it's a great initiative that encourages students to take the steps necessary to prepare for college. The exciting part about these scholarships is that they're not based on test scores, GPA, or financial need but instead on your action and engagement in the college preparation process.

There are six steps you can complete for a chance to earn scholarships:

1. Build Your College List: You can earn a scholarship by creating and saving your college list on the College Board's website.

2. Practice for the SAT: This step encourages you to use Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy for a specific amount of time to qualify.

3. Improve Your Score: If you've already taken the SAT and then practice for more hours on Khan Academy and improve your score, you could be eligible for another scholarship.

4. Strengthen Your College List: You need to refine, expand, or revise your saved college list on the College Board website.

5. Complete the FAFSA: Once you've completed your FAFSA, all you need to do is submit it to qualify for this scholarship.

6. Apply to Colleges: Apply to at least two colleges on your list to be eligible here.

For juniors specifically, you can get started with the first two steps now and potentially earn scholarships for both. As you progress in your college journey, you can complete the rest of the steps. Remember, the more steps you complete, the more chances you have to earn a scholarship! Good luck on your journey towards college.