September-November
v Arrange campus visits
v Take or retake the ACT and/or SAT-check registration and deadline dates
v Select schools that you wish to apply and make a list of deadlines
v Create a resume of your academic, athletic, and work activities
v Ask for recommendation letters
v Start applying to college
v Attend a financial aid event
v Meet with your counselor v Apply for financial aid by completing the FAFSA as soon as possible after October 1st
December-February
v Apply to two or more colleges if you have not already done so
v Attend a financial aid event if you have not already done so
v Apply for scholarships through the high school and colleges to which you have applied
v Check with Mrs. Anderson, listen to the morning announcements, and take a look at the guidance bulletin board for scholarship opportunities
March-May
v Choose a college and send in any required forms or deposits
v Choose a college and send in any required forms or deposits
v Have your final transcript sent to the college to which you’ve selected to attend
v Over the summer review orientation materials and expectations from the college you have selected
v Contact your roommate
Note:
The suggested application filing date with complete credentials is November 30th. This filing date allows for priority consideration of the student's requested academic programs, campuses, and financial aid.
Check to see if your post-secondary school has a submission deadline and be sure to apply before that date.