| September |
October |
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| November |
December |
| Begin to involve parents in college choice process Put forth best academic effort in these last years Attend College Financial Aid sessions Talk with graduates home for Thanksgiving Check for Scholarships! |
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| January |
February |
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| March |
April |
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| May |
June
& Summer |
| Identify teachers whom you may ask for recommendations Take AP exams (if applicable) Confirm your senior year courses |
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August/
September |
October |
| Make appointment to see
counselor Register for SAT I, II, or ACT's in October Finalize college list Consider carefully your responsibilities if applying for Early Decision or Early Action Write, call, or e-mail colleges for view books and catalogs Begin organizer for each college Begin drafts of essays Plan college visits and interviews Visit Career Center to find out about Internships Check for scholarships |
Work
on College Essays Review transcript with counselor Plan college visits and interviews (remember thank you letters!) Check to see which schools are coming to visit your school Ask teachers for recommendations Begin filling out applications Visit College Fairs Send out Early Decision and Early Action applications (if applicable) Take SATs or ACTs Check with colleges to see if they require CSS Profiles for Financial Aid |
November |
December |
| SATs and/ or ACT's Organize your college application folders Attend Financial Aid seminars Research scholarships Fill out CSS Profiles for Financial Aid |
SATs
and/or ACTs Check all application deadlines Talk with graduates that are home from college Pick up the new FAFSA form in the Guidance Office |
January |
February |
| File the FAFSA
and other Financial Aid forms after January 1 Submit mid-year grades from Guidance Counselor SATs and/or ACTs |
Research
and Apply for Scholarships Have you sent out all necessary forms and applications for financial aid? Check deadlines for AP tests |
March |
April |
| Keep researching scholarships Continue to explore colleges as thoroughly as possible Notify Guidance of college responses and waiting lists |
Review
your college responses and aid offers with parents and counselors |
May |
June |
| AP exams Fill out dorm forms Send original and signed SAR to your chosen college Notify Guidance Counselors of final college decision/ post high school plans |
GRADUATION!!! Have a great summer GOOD LUCK! |
Summer |
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Enjoy yourself! |
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| Refer to the following for additional help with the College Application Process:
| College Timelines | College
Application Hints | College Essay Hints
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