If you are college bound, you should follow the following timeline in your senior year to be adequately prepared to meet your application deadlines.
Please note: it is strongly advised that students take their final SAT or ACT by November of the senior year.

SUMMER

• Continue visiting colleges

• Begin to review college applications and record thoughts for application essay

SEPTEMBER

• Register for October SAT (late August/EARLY September)

• Register for SAT Prep course (to prep for November test) - check Guidance Office for registration information

• Continue visiting colleges

• Narrow list of potential colleges

• Research college application requirements

• If you have not done so, submit The Counselor's Junior Survey for College Recommendations on Naviance Student

OCTOBER

• Early Decision/Early Action Application (ED/EA) applicants: Submit all ED/EA School Report forms to Counselor by October 1st.

• Counselors begin Senior Meetings

• Attend local college fairs

• If necessary, register for December or January SAT

NOVEMBER

• Review final list of 6-8 colleges with Counselor

DECEMBER

• Submit all applications with January 1st deadlines before December break

• Continue working on applications that have a deadline of February 1st or later

JANUARY

• Complete FAFSA and send as soon after January 1st as possible.

APRIL

• Notification of college decisions

• Follow up on applications where needed

• Notify School Counselors of college decisions

• Complete Local Scholarships application

JUNE

• If you are planning to participate in Division I or Division II athletics in college, be sure to have your final transcript sent to the NCAA Clearinghouse and complete amatuerism questionnare on their website: www.eligibilitycenter.com