2026 Seniors Timeline

Class of 2026, Welcome to your Senior Year! I am so excited to be able to guide you on this exciting journey.

Time is going to fly by, so it is important that you stay connected, check your emails daily, and read everything being sent to you. This is going to be a challenging year, but we will get through this!

Major Tip: PAY ATTENTION TO DEADLINE DATES!!!

Colleges have hard deadline dates. All documents for admission need to be received by the college on their printed deadline date.

Some Important dates & tasks are listed below

September

Dallas County Promise opens 9/1.
National ACT 9/6
Create your FSA ID for those submitting the FAFSA.
RISD College Fair @PHS 9/16
Start your college applications
Work on Senior Packet

October

Financial Aid opens 10/1
Keep Applying to Colleges
Complete the Promise Path.
Follow up on your Letters of Rec
National SAT 10/4
All Apply Day 10/15
Research scholarships

November

Submit all applications before Thanksgiving Break.
Take any ACT/SAT Exams if needed
Make sure Senior packet is complete for counselor letter of rec.
Research and Apply for Scholarships

dECEMBER

Complete the Promise Path before 12/1
UT & A&M Application Deadline 12/1
National SAT 12/6
National ACT 12/13

Keep applying for scholarships every month!

January

STATE OF TEXAS PRIORITY DEADLINE FOR FAFSA AND TASFA is January 15th

Keep applying for scholarships
Follow up with colleges and send in missing documents.
Tour college campuses

feb - march

Submit your financial aid.
Admissions decisions begin rolling out
Check on registration and orientation dates for the college you are planning to attend and sign up!
Housing applications
Service hours must be completed by end of March.