AUGUST/SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER
Narrow
your list of postsecondary options. Download college applications and financial
aid forms.
-Create
a master list or calendar that includes:
- tests you will take and their fees, dates and
registration timelines
- college application due dates, fees
- financial aid application forms required and
their deadlines (aid applications may be due before college applications)
- other materials you will need such as
recommendations and transcripts
- your high schools application processing
deadlines (how far in advance do you need to request transcripts,
recommendations)
-Ask
for recommendations well in advance of your deadline. Make sure to provide a
profile of information about you, your goals, interests and accomplishments for
the recommendation writer. (Think about who you will ask to write the
recommendation- preferably someone who KNOWS you and LIKES you).
-If
you are submitting essays, write the first draft and ask teachers and others to
review them.
-If
you did not have your scores sent to the colleges you are applying to contact,
College Board and ACT to have scores sent.
-Attend
credit check meeting with counselor to review graduation status and
postsecondary plans (September)
-Register
for the ACT and/or SAT if higher scores are needed (check current costs on
website or in school counseling office) www.act.org, www.collegeboard.com
-Take
the ACT and/or SAT if needed (tests are on various Saturdays Sept-June).
-Complete
and submit college admissions applications (if eligible for test waivers may be
eligible for fee waivers- check with counselor)
-complete
scholarship applications
