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Each school will have a slightly different process for their application. Use this as a *rough* outline of the steps you'll need to take to apply to your schools. Reach out to your college adviser for help!
Each school will have a slightly different process for their application. Use this as a *rough* outline of the steps you'll need to take to apply to your schools. Reach out to your college adviser for help!
August/September
August/September
Schedule an appointment with your Mr. Jordan!
Create a college folder to keep all college related documents/materials in one place
Keep working hard- Colleges look at senior year grades
Use Big Future to start building your college list
Request Recommendations from teachers, coaches, mentors
Register early for the SAT/ACT (if needed)
SAT: www.collegeboard.com
ACT: www.actstudent.org
Finalize list of 3-5 colleges to research (write down deadlines!)
Complete RDS - you will want to have this done before you submit applications
Consider applying for early action/early decision.
Beginning filling out applications online through CFNC or Common App
Begin preparing applications with Oct. and Nov. deadlines
Begin writing application essays
Attend an information session! (more details to come!)
Begin looking at scholarships (private, local, institutional)
Make a short list of scholarships you qualify for and begin working on applications
October
October
Register for November SAT if needed
Submit early action/early decision applications
Submit applications with October deadlines (e.g., UNC-Chapel Hill - 10/15)
Participate in FREE APPLICATION WEEK (Oct. 21-25)
We will have the college fair, FAFSA & application workshops, and other support available!
Ask Mrs. Messmer about submitting a transcript to prospective colleges or visit CFNC
Complete the CSS profile if your school requires it - check out the list of participating schools
in North Carolina, UNC-Chapel Hill, Duke, Davidson, and Wake Forest require it
November
November
Submit Early Action applications with Nov. deadlines
Register for Dec. SAT if applicable
Start preparing for applications due in January
If sending test scores, make sure they have been sent by College Board and ACT to your desired institution(s)
Keep College Folder up to date
December
December
COMPLETE FAFSA! Opens Oct. 1, 2024.
Work on financial aid worksheets: FAFSA4Caster
Continue to work on applications with Jan. deadlines
Enjoy your winter break!
January-March
January-March
Begin working on local scholarships!
If interested in community college, start submitting applications via CFNC. RDS completion required - see Mr. Jordan for help if needed.
If not completed already, get FAFSA done by Mar. 1, as this is often the priority financial aid deadline for many NC-system schools!
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