• Join the Google Classroom for your specific graduation year. 

• Join the College and Career Google Classroom (Code: ru7c3us).  It is updated most weeks with new scholarship opportunities.

• Begin researching the admissions qualifications and acceptance history, including GPA and test scores, for the college(s) of your choice. Utilize CaliforniaColleges.edu and Aeries to review your academic record, determine any areas in which you may need to improve, and get suggestions on how to strengthen your candidacy for the schools you are considering. Please utilize your CaliforniaColleges.edu account to apply to colleges and complete the FAFSA/CADAA 

• Maintain or improve your grades. Colleges look closely at your 12th-grade year, including grades and courses taken.

• Review the schedules for the SAT, ACT, ASVAB, and AP exams, and create a tentative testing timeline for yourself. Determine if you should take these exams and how they could benefit you. If so, register early and prepare for the exams you decide to take. SAT and ACT is *not* required for community college and most universities are test optional. 

IMPORTANT DATES:

• August 1- CSU, UC and Common Application open.

  1. 1. 1. 1. 1. • For CSU and UC, you may begin filling out the application, but the submission window is between November 1-30th. 

TO-DO'S:

• Take the interest surveys, work on your resumé, and add colleges to CaliforniaColleges.edu

• Start thinking about your college essays (if required) and drafting ideas.

• College Application season is in full swing! Launch your UC, CSU, and FAFSA applications through CaliforniaColleges.edu.

• Your may not be planning on applying to a 4 year college or university but now is still the time to be thinking about your future plans and researching next steps (trade schools, military, apprenticeships, and workforce opportunites).  

IMPORTANT DATES:

• October 1: UC and CSU application window opens.

• October 1: Application for Financial Aid opens today (FAFSA or CADAA)

• November 30: Application deadline for UC and CSU applications.

TO-DO'S:

• Read your emails for counseling and college information and updates.

• Attend college visits in the College & Career Corner. Announcements and sign ups for these events can be found in the Class of 2027 Google Classroom/College and Career Google Classroom. 

• Utilize CalfiorniaColleges.edu to keep track of your college lists-keep this list updated as you make changes, add/delete applications.

• If required by the colleges you are applying to, request letters of recommendation from teachers and/or your counselor.

• Research the SAT/ACT policies for the colleges on your list. If needed, register for October or November SAT or ACT. SAT offered at BHS in October!

• Attend Financial Aid informational sessions at local colleges/universities or workshops held here at BHS. 

• Get started on FAFSA or CADAA application. Priority Deadline is March 2.

• Edit and begin submitting your college applications.

• Request transcripts to be sent to colleges through Parchment on the BHS website, if required.

• Keep track of all of your College/University Student Portal log-ins and any upcoming deadlines. 

  1. 1. 1. 1. • Pro-tip: Sort all of your College/University email communications into seprate email folders to jelp keep track of everything. 

TO-DO'S:

• Apply for scholarships. Visit the Scholarships page for scholarssip search resources and check the College and Career Google Classroom for local scholarships applications and updates. 

• If admitted to a college Early Decision, you must withdraw all other applications.

• Attend Community College information sessions.

• You are almost there!

IMPORTANT DATES:

• March 2: FAFSA and CADAA Priority Application deadline.

• May 1: College Signing Day! (Deadline to file Statement of Intent for college of choice, for most colleges)

• TBD: AP Testing

• TBD: Senior Awards Night- A special event where we acknowledge students who have received prestigious scholarships and awards for college.

• June 3: Graduation

TO-DO'S:

February – March

• Continue to search and apply for scholarships.

• Monitor your personal email account for college acceptance and financial aid award notifications. Compare the financial aid awards you receive. 

• Maintain or improve your grades (college acceptances are contingent on you completing admissions requirements) 

April – May

• May 1st is College Signing Day- Deadline for most 4 year colleges.

• Attend the BHS College and Career Singing Day Event on May 1st.

• Maintain or improve your grades.

• Take AP Tests in May if applicable.

June

• Happy Graduation!

• Contact College Board for AP scores, and contact the college you took Dual/Concurrent Credit classes from for your college transcripts. 

• Write thank you notes to those who helped you with your application process. Let the people who wrote your letters know where you were accepted and where you are attending!

• Send your final transcripts to 4 year colleges. Request them on Parchment.

SUMMER BEFORE COLLEGE

• Complete any outstanding tasks from the 4 year university/college you plan to attend.