Utilize research tools such as College Express, FastWeb, Education Planner
Narrow college choices / download applications or set up online account(s) to apply
Apply TX - most texas schools
Common App - private and out of state schools
Create calendar alerts for tasks/items such as tests, fees, deadlines, letters of recommendation
Attend Virtual or In Person Texas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admission Officers (TACRAO) college fair - register at falltacrao.swoogo.com
Make comparison list of final college choices
Gather family income info for completion of financial aid forms - Financial Aid
Gather family income info for completion of financial aid forms - FAFSA
File FAFSA form!!!
Attend Belton’s Best College Showcase - SPRING
Complete college app essay and ask teacher or College/Career Advisor to review
Finish college visits. Remember to obtain the college visit form from your assistant principal or counselor.
Deliver rec forms to teachers/counselors writing letters for you (include resume)
Decide on Early Decision or Early Action if possible
Complete & submit applications. “No Trick or Treat until you Complete.”
Complete transcript requests in Parchment. For Texas A & M and UT - Austin - request transcripts through Ms. Motl in PEIMS office
File FAFSA form if did not file in October!!!
November 1 - Deadline for most early decision admission applicants
If needed, send additional SAT and/or ACT score reports to colleges
File FAFSA form if did not file in September or October!!!
December 1 - Final DEADLINE for all college applications
If needed, send additional SAT and/or ACT socre reports to colleges
FAFSA complete?
Avoid Senioritis! Colleges DO look at your spring semester grades
Continue filling out scholarship applications
If applicable, register for AP exams
Acceptance letters and financial aid award letters should be received by mid-April. Note: Remember to notify college of acceptance of offer of admission and financial aid award
Stop by Counseling Center with acceptance letter to have picture taken and posted on Post-Secondary Wall.
Complete and submit housing applications and send in deposit.
Check the College/Scholarship file in counseling center for available scholarships
Complete BEEF scholarship form
May 1 - Deadline for most colleges to receive acceptance of offer of admission and financial aid award
Take AP exams
TSI requirement met? If not, schedule date and time to take necessary exam to be TSI complete
Submit final transcript request for transcript to be sent to college attending in the fall
Dual credit students: Send final BHS transcript to dual credit college and request a transcript from dual credit college to be sent to college attending in fall