12th Grade
Summer leading up to 12th grade--Begin to work on your application during the summer. Common App opens on August 1.
Continue to work on your resume
Register for your FSA ID so you are ready to complete the FAFSA in the fall.
Student Aid estimator will help you understand your options for paying for college.
Mr. Frederick or Mr. Murphy meet with each student to review the college application process in September.
Mr. Frederick or Mr. Murphy meet with each students to finish their applications and see who is applying early, regular, rolling admissions. In these meetings, students to review applications, essays, procedures to ensure that the process is done smoothly, application materials are submitted on time and stress is kept to a minimum.
Mr. Frederick or Mr. Murphy meet with students regarding all options after high school to find the right path for each student whether it be college, taking a gap year, going to work or serving in the military.
Fall- College trips, SAT in October, career talks
May 1- college decision day
Senior Year 2024-2025 College Application Calendar
September 2024
If you have not already done so, create a list of colleges you are interested in.
You should have already begun researching colleges and potential majors online.
You should be able to easily locate information such as applications, deadline dates, and financial aid information for schools that interest you.
Have your accounts for Overgrad, College Board, Common App, SUNY Portal, CUNY Portal ready.
Make an appointment to meet with Mr. Frederick and discuss your college list/application process.
Bring a copy of your parents’ most recent federal tax return so we can see if you are eligible for fee waivers and other opportunity programs (ie EOP/HEOP).
Meet with college admissions representatives when they visit in person or virtually. There will be a schedule of visits with reps starting in September, mostly during lunch and occasionally after school.
Arrange to visit college campuses in person or virtually (in person preferred).
Join special weekends at colleges for incoming students. Be sure you have cleared your visit with the college before you visit to make sure their campus is open to visitors that day. Visits to all colleges must be cleared with Mr. Frederick/Ms. Redlener and the school. DO NOT visit colleges during the school week without having the trip cleared through EMNRBS.
Ask two teachers if they will write your recommendation letter.
Complete your student assessment/brag sheet form for recommendations.
Finalize your college essay (if not already done).
Attend any/all SAT prep sessions.
Check the senior class Schoology page periodically for updates, important information, reminders, etc.
Important Dates for 2024-2025:
Sept 19: Senior Parent Night
Sept 20: Regular registration deadline for Oct 26 ACT exam
Sept 26: Back to School Night