August-September

• Meet with your College Advisor at least once!

• Complete the RDS (https://www.ncresidency.org/)

  • Use your CFNC account 

    • If you don't know your login, try:

      • Username: lunch number

      • Password: birthday (mm/dd/yyyy)

    • If that doesn't work, let me know!

  • Remember, you must complete the RDS if you want in-state tuition!

• Make a FSA ID for you and your parents/guardians (https://studentaid.gov/)

  • This needs to be done ASAP!

  • Anyone who is contributing to your FAFSA must have their own FSA ID

• If you're applying to a 4-year school, make a Common App account (https://www.commonapp.org/)

  • Start working on the application and essay, the sooner the better!

• Sign up to take the ACT/SAT (optional)

• Start thinking/asking for recommendation letters

October

• Do your RDS and FSA IDs if not done

• Take the ACT/SAT if applicable (if not, sign up!)

• Finish up applications before/during College Application Week (Oct. 16-20)

  • See your advisor if you need a fee waiver

  • Stay on top of application deadlines!

• Research scholarships

  • Institutional, national, and local options

  • Be aware of deadlines/extra requirements

November-December

• Finish college applications!

  • Be mindful of deadlines for different decisions and scholarships

• Make sure your supplemental information was sent in

  • Follow up with teachers/counselors/coaches about recommendation letters and transcripts

• Log into application portals for next steps

• Keep checking your email so you don't miss anything important!

Spring Semester

• Keep an eye on your email and application portals!

• Fill out the FAFSA if not done already

• You'll begin to start getting admissions decisions...exciting!!

  • Remember to update your College Advisor on any admission decisions or other updates!! 

• Keep looking for scholarships (check you school's homepage for scholarship info)

• Congratulations! You're almost there! Remember I'm here to support you :)