August/September
___ Meet with your college adviser, Ms. Solomon
___ If you haven't taken the ACT or you're not happy with your score -- register for the ACT or SAT by September 21st
___ Finalize your list of colleges with Ms. Solomon
___ Register for the ACT BOOT CAMP (see Ms. Solomon, College Adviser)
___ Create checklist of application requirements, deadlines, fees, etc.
___ Secure application fee waivers from counselor (if applicable)
___ Begin signing up for campus visits & admission rep visits in the Counselors Office
___ Start scholarship search (national, local and institutional)
October 2011
___ Attend ACT BOOT CAMP in the GHS Auditorium, October 11th
___ Take the ACT (don't forget to add college codes of school's you're interested in)
___ If applying Early Decision/Early Action to colleges start completing application and essay
___ Ask teachers, coaches, counselors or employers for letters of recommendations (Use the form found HERE)
___ Submit first draft of college essays and personal statements to Ms. Solomon
___ Visit college campuses
November 2011
___ Finish all application essays by the first Friday of the month
___ Apply to colleges with rolling admissions
___ Make sure ACT/SAT scores are sent to your college choices
___ Make sure transcripts are sent to colleges. See Mrs. Hilton in the Counselor's Office
___ Get FAFSA Pin at www.pin.ed.gov
December 2011
___ Complete all college applications before leaving school for winter break
___ If you applied Early decision, you should have an answer by Dec. 15
___ Complete FAFSA CHECKLIST: gather all information needed to complete the FAFSA
December 1, 2012 application deadline to qualify for institutional scholarships for most colleges.
January 2012
___Submit your FAFSA
___If you have new honors or accomplishments that were not included on your application, let colleges know.
February 2012
___ Correct or Update your Student Aid Report (SAR).
___ If you have any special circumstances affecting your family's financial situation, alert the college financial aid office.
___ Register for AP Exams.
March 2012
___ Admissions decisions start arriving.
___ Send copies of your FAFSA to any scholarship programs that require it as a part of their application.
April 2012
___ Compare all financial aid award letters form the colleges you've been accepted to
___ Make final decision, accept financial aid package and mail in deposits
May 2012
___ AP Exams
___ Study hard for finals
___ Send and thank you card to everyone who wrote you recommendation letters
June 2012
___ Send out final transcripts
___ Meet with your college adviser, Ms. Solomon
___ If you haven't taken the ACT or you're not happy with your score -- register for the ACT or SAT by September 21st
___ Finalize your list of colleges with Ms. Solomon
___ Register for the ACT BOOT CAMP (see Ms. Solomon, College Adviser)
___ Create checklist of application requirements, deadlines, fees, etc.
___ Secure application fee waivers from counselor (if applicable)
___ Begin signing up for campus visits & admission rep visits in the Counselors Office
___ Start scholarship search (national, local and institutional)
October 2011
___ Attend ACT BOOT CAMP in the GHS Auditorium, October 11th
___ Take the ACT (don't forget to add college codes of school's you're interested in)
___ If applying Early Decision/Early Action to colleges start completing application and essay
___ Ask teachers, coaches, counselors or employers for letters of recommendations (Use the form found HERE)
___ Submit first draft of college essays and personal statements to Ms. Solomon
___ Visit college campuses
November 2011
___ Finish all application essays by the first Friday of the month
___ Apply to colleges with rolling admissions
___ Make sure ACT/SAT scores are sent to your college choices
___ Make sure transcripts are sent to colleges. See Mrs. Hilton in the Counselor's Office
___ Get FAFSA Pin at www.pin.ed.gov
December 2011
___ Complete all college applications before leaving school for winter break
___ If you applied Early decision, you should have an answer by Dec. 15
___ Complete FAFSA CHECKLIST: gather all information needed to complete the FAFSA
December 1, 2012 application deadline to qualify for institutional scholarships for most colleges.
January 2012
___Submit your FAFSA
___If you have new honors or accomplishments that were not included on your application, let colleges know.
February 2012
___ Correct or Update your Student Aid Report (SAR).
___ If you have any special circumstances affecting your family's financial situation, alert the college financial aid office.
___ Register for AP Exams.
March 2012
___ Admissions decisions start arriving.
___ Send copies of your FAFSA to any scholarship programs that require it as a part of their application.
April 2012
___ Compare all financial aid award letters form the colleges you've been accepted to
___ Make final decision, accept financial aid package and mail in deposits
May 2012
___ AP Exams
___ Study hard for finals
___ Send and thank you card to everyone who wrote you recommendation letters
June 2012
___ Send out final transcripts