College
Planning Calendar 
JUNIOR
YEAR
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Develop a tentative list of colleges.
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Sign up to meet with college representatives in Guidance.
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Register for SAT I and/or ACT spring testing dates. Get info in
guidance.
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Have you used extended time testing option in school? If so, see
your counselor to see if you are eligible for extended time testing
for SAT's or ACT 's.
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Participate in school trips to college fairs- See Guidance for
details
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Are you eligible for a fee waiver for the SAT's and ACT's? Check
with your counselor
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Work with your counselor in creating a list of 3-5 colleges
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Use the list of college websites to help you get information and
to narrow choices
SUMMER
BETWEEN JUNIOR AND SENIOR YEAR
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This is the time to visit college campuses!!!
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If you are unhappy with your spring SAT/ACT test scores, study
over the summer on your own or take a course.
SEPTEMBER
OF SENIOR YEAR
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Bring your list of colleges to your counselor. Make sure there
are "reach," "possible," and "safe" choices. Create a list of
3-5 colleges.
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If you are auditioning for a fine arts school, let your counselor
know.
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Schedule interviews for schools where they are required or recommended.
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Sign up for a second round of SAT or ACT tests, unless you are
happy with your score.
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Create your college resume with your counselor in English classes.
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Continue to meet with college representatives. Sign up in the
Counseling Office.
OCTOBER
OF SENIOR YEAR
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YOU SHOULD HAVE YOUR COLLEGES PICKED OUT BY NOW!
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Begin to fill out applications. USE BLACK INK. FOLLOW DIRECTIONS!
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Take the college essay seriously. Give yourself time to write
a thoughtful and interesting essay. Ask teachers to help you and
to proofread.
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Early decision/early action deadlines can be as soon as October.
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All applications MUST be sent to guidance where they are sent
to the colleges.
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Ask teachers to write recommendations for you. Give them a two-month
notice.
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Fill our transcript request form in guidance for each of your
applications.
NOVEMBER
OF SENIOR YEAR
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Finish college visits and interviews.
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Be aware of college application deadlines.
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Continue to work on your applications.
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Parents: ATTEND FINANCIAL AID NIGHT, December 14 th 6:30
PM at EOB
DECEMBER
OF SENIOR YEAR
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Complete SAT/ACT testing
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Be aware of college application deadlines
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APPLICATIONS DUE JAN 1. MUST HAVE ALL MATERIALS READY FOR MAILING
BY DECEMBER 15.
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Obtain financial aid forms from guidance or online.
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Complete remaining college applications on time.
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Attend financial aid night, December 14 th at 6:30 at EOB.
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Investigate and apply for LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS. Check in guidance
.
JANUARY
OF SENIOR YEAR
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Apply for financial aid! The FAFSA form is available online and
in guidance. Applications will be accepted after January
1 st .
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Remember, financial aid is first come first serve! Also talk to
your colleges about any forms that you have to fill out for the
school for financial aid as well as for their scholarships. YOU
DO NOT HAVE TO HAVE YOUR TAXES; it is more important to get your
information in as soon as possible.
FEBRUARY
OF SENIOR YEAR
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Investigate and apply for LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS. Check in guidance.
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PARENTS: you can come in to guidance and obtain info on
scholarships
MARCH
OF SENIOR YEAR
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Continue to investigate and apply for LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS. Check
in guidance.
APRIL
OF SENIOR YEAR
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Colleges will let you know about acceptances or rejections in
March/April. Let your counselor know.
MAY
OF SENIOR YEAR
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Fill out paperwork and mail your deposit for the college you plan
to attend.
JUNE
OF SENIOR YEAR: GRADUATE!!!!! |
