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 .
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Be aware of Early Decision/Early Action deadlines.
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Submit Early Decision/Early Action applications .
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Update resume`.
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Take SAT I / ACT if needed. Remember this is the last date for most college scholarships.
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Work on college essays.
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Plan college visits and interviews (remember a thank you letter).
NOVEMBER
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Take SAT I
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Research sources of scholarships throughout the year. Does the college you applied to have a separate
scholarship form?
DECEMBER
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Take SAT I or ACT if needed this is not too late for admission though for most institutional scholarships.
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Finish all applications and essays to selective colleges. Meet with counselor to review essay(s)
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Check all application deadlines
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Talk with graduates who are home for the holidays
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
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Check / apply for private scholarships.
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File FAFSA if not completed in January.
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Submit additional information to colleges (new scores, grades, honors, etc.) which may help your admission and / or scholarship process.
MARCH
APRIL
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Review college responses and aid offers with your parents and counselor.
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Write withdrawal letters to colleges you will not attend by May 1.
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Send deposit by May 1 to school you will attend.
MAY
SUMMER