John Carroll Catholic High School > College Advising

June/July

               Research colleges
                Set up conference with Mrs. Kok and bring your research to the meeting
               Visit colleges
                Make a difference in your community or take a seminar or workshop



August/ September

Use Naviance to help you research careers, college majors, study for ACT or SAT.

Remeber to check email at least once a week for important information.

Begin filling out applications and continue to visit colleges.
Register for the SAT I.
Register for September and/or October ACT.
Narrow down colleges to no more than 5.
Remember your responsibilities if applying Early Decision/ Early Action.
Check school's website for college information.
Begin drafts of essays,.
Plan college visits and interviews.
Attend National College Fair at Civic Center.
Visit with college reps at your school as much as possible.
Ask teachers for recommendations .

OCTOBER

Be aware of Early Decision/Early Action deadlines.
Submit Early Decision/Early Action applications .
Update resume`.
Take SAT I / ACT if needed. Remember this is the last date for most college scholarships.
Work on college essays.
Plan college visits and interviews (remember a thank you letter).

NOVEMBER

Take SAT I
Research sources of scholarships throughout the year. Does the college you applied to have a separate
scholarship form?

DECEMBER

Take SAT I or ACT if needed this is not too late for admission though for most institutional scholarships.
Finish all applications and essays to selective colleges. Meet with counselor to review essay(s)
Check all application deadlines
Talk with graduates who are home for the holidays

JANUARY

Come to Financial Aid Workshop and
File FAFSA
Submit mid-year grade forms to Mrs. Kok where needed.
Take SAT I if needed.
Continue to visit colleges.
Apply for private scholarships.

FEBRUARY

Check / apply for private scholarships.
File FAFSA if not completed in January.
Submit additional information to colleges (new scores, grades, honors, etc.) which may help your admission and / or scholarship process.

MARCH

Continue to check / apply for scholarships.
Check deadlines for AP Exams.

APRIL

Review college responses and aid offers with your parents and counselor.
Write withdrawal letters to colleges you will not attend by May 1.
Send deposit by May 1 to school you will attend.

MAY

Take AP Exams if applicable.
Confirm housing plans.

SUMMER

ENJOY YOURSELF! YOU'VE WORKED HARD AND YOU DESERVE IT!!!!!