*Listen to daily bulletin *Attend college presentations *Read monthly scholarship bulletins *Utilize computer search programs *Explore Internet for scholarships and colleges (See Links Page) SEPTEMBER -Research colleges -Visit colleges -Re-register for SAT Reasoning Test, SAT Subject Tests, ACT (if needed). Make sure colleges receive test scores directly from the testing company. -Develop/update resume OCTOBER -Attend VHS College Night -Attend North County College Fair -Attend college preview days -Visit with college reps -Visit college websites and begin application process on-line -Work on personal statement/essay -File CSS PROFILE (if needed for private colleges) -Obtain letters of recommendation (if needed) -Obtain FAFSA Pin number at www.pin.ed.gov NOVEMBER -Submit UC/CSU applications on-line no later than 11/30 -Visit with college reps -Complete VHS scholarship application no later than 11/30 DECEMBER -Complete SAT Subject Tests (2 in 2 different subject areas) for UCs -Visit colleges -Last date to take SAT/ACT (Some colleges have earlier deadlines) -Have all private college applications complete by holiday break JANUARY -Attend VHS Financial Aid Night -Prepare financial aid forms (FAFSA/Cal Grants) -Continue scholarship search FEBRUARY -Complete mid-year reports for private colleges -Finalize financial aid forms MARCH -Deadline for Cal Grants-March 2 -UC/CSU acceptances -Continue scholarship search APRIL -Review college acceptances -Community College testing/applications (or March) MAY -UC Writing Exam -CSU ELM/EPT Exams (if needed) -Notify college of intent to register -Thank teachers/counselors who wrote recommendations JUNE -VHS Senior Scholarship Evening -Request final transcript-College must receive by JULY BE ALERT TO DEADLINES-GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!