Yes, colleges look at senior-year transcripts, so keep working hard in your classes. After all, you are still learning.
Create a master list or calendar that includes:
Tests you’ll take and their fees, dates, and registration deadlines
College application due dates
Required financial aid application forms and their deadlines (aid applications may be due before college applications
Other materials you’ll need (recommendations, transcripts, etc.)
Your high school’s application processing deadlines
Narrow your list of colleges down to 10 to 15 schools
Categorize by safety, target, and reach schools in your list
Review with your counselor and parents
Discuss with your parents the financial feasibility of attending each college on your list
Finish Testing
Identify whether colleges in your list are test-optional or do they require you to submit SAT or ACT scores?
If necessary, you can retake the SAT or ACT. Complete testing by November/December
Send scores to all the colleges you are applying to if needed
Prepare for your Senior Reviews in early September
Your counselor will meet with you individually to discuss your progress toward graduation and your post-graduation plans
Create an e-mail account for college information/applications only
Your email address should be professional
Create college application accounts
See DHS College and Career site for application links and resources
Begin writing college essays
See your counselor and English teacher for support
Request well in advance of your application deadline
Complete FAFSA
See DHS College and Career for application links and resources
Apply for scholarships
See DHS College and Career for scholarship information
Attend Senior, college, and career-related events
See DHS College and Career site for events
Attend Community College Night
Local colleges will discuss their programs and the transfer degree/process
Continue applying for scholarships
See DHS College and Career for scholarship information
Release SAT and/or ACT scores to necessary institutions (i.e. colleges, NCAA)
Begin your community college application
Complete Early Decision Application/Assessment Testing in order to register for classes
Prepare for final exams
Utilize teacher office hours for extra support
Attend Prep to Pass in May
Stay informed
Check e-mail for college notices and complete all requests before the deadline
Financial aid
Receive and compare financial aid offers
Make a decision
Select your college and notify them by their defined deadline
Send housing deposit ASAP
Prepare for AP Exams
Exams are held the first two weeks of May
Prepare for final exams
Utilize teacher office hours for extra support
Attend Prep to Pass in May
Send final grades
Send the selected college your final official transcript