SENIOR CHECKLIST

Fall:

• Make sure your classes  and grades will meet college/post-secondary requirements. 

• Monitor your progress toward earning the Millennium Scholarship   www.nevadatreasurer.gov/GGMS/GGMS_Home/ .

• Register for the ACT/SAT if you are not satisfied with your scores.

• Ask for letters of recommendation early before scholarship and application deadlines near.

• Begin college applications and research scholarships.  Organize files, copy applications and essays.  Many competitive colleges have an early admissions process and strict deadlines.  Do the research.

• College athletes musts be cleared to play sports at Division I and Division II colleges.  Register online for the NCAA Clearinghouse  web3.ncaa.org/ecwr3/ .

• Initiate contact with coaches regarding athletic scholarships.  Create a player-profile on Next College Student Athlete www.ncsasports.org/     OR similar service.  Do your research as many of these services are not free.

• Attend college visitations on campus.

• Consider sending in "early decision" and "early action" applications.  Do your research and make sure you and your parents fully understand the meaning and terms of this process.

• Research scholarships and financial aid at the colleges.  Apply for the Nevada Promise Scholarship by October 31.

• Compare colleges and narrow your list.  https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/ 

• Talk to your parents to make sure everyone is on the same page.

• Begin the FAFSA process.  studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa 

• The November ACT/SAT is the last chance to improve your score to be considered for most college-funded scholarships.

• Keep working on your grades- GRADES MATTER.

• Attend the SCHS Financial Aid Night -typically scheduled in October/early November. 

Winter:

• Watch for scholarships to be posted on the SCHS Scholarship Calendar and be diligent about due dates.

• Continue to research apprenticeships and technical/trade school.

• Finalize your college choice and make sure your application has been submitted and received.  Check your application status.

• Finalize your FAFSA.

• Study for your finals.

• review your 7th semester grades and make sure you are on schedule to graduate. 

• Check that the college has received all required application and financial aid information.  Apply for student housing and meal plans if necessary.

Spring:

• Continue to apply for scholarships.

• Watch for the Student Aid Report (SAR) to be posted.  This will provide the amount of aid for which you are eligible.  This report is generated by FAFSA.

• Schedule an official on-campus visit.

• Finalize your college choice by submitting tuition deposit.

• Find out when payments for tuition, parking, dorms, and meals due to avoid late fees.

• Enjoy the last months of Spring Creek High School!  Go Spartans!

• Take Advanced Placement (AP) exams.

• Attend all advising days, open houses, orientation programs, and registration services offered by the college.

• Read information on how to be successful at college.

• Enroll in summer Freshman Orientation Session or Freshman Experience at the college.

• Request a final transcript be sent from the SCHS Registrar.

• Inquire about placement exams for math, English  at the college, if necessary.

• Graduate!!!

• Complete the Millennium Scholarship Award packet (even if you are not planning to attend college in Nevada).  It will be mailed to you in the summer.