SEPTEMBER

-Maintain or improve your grades this year.
-Make sure you have current applications for the colleges of your choice.
-Continue on-campus visits and interviews.
-Register for the SAT or ACT.
-Create a personal timetable for meeting test and application deadlines.


OCTOBER

-Register for SAT II.
-Talk to representatives at college minifairs.
-Keep your guidance counselor informed of your progress.
-Fill out applications.
-Contact teachers for written recommendations.
-Submit applications for early decisions.
-Begin applying for scholarships.


NOVEMBER

-Take the SAT.
-Complete and submit applications to the Guidance office.
-Be sure your test scores have been sent to the colleges of your choice.


DECEMBER

-Take the SAT II.
-Obtain FAFSA form from the Guidance Office and be aware of deadlines for
schools to which you are applying.
-Make sure all of your applications are submitted before the holiday break.


JANUARY - MARCH

-Continue to assess those colleges to which you have applied.
-Make sure your financial aid forms are complete.
-Continue to maintain a solid academic performance.
-Colleges look unfavorably on failing grades.
-Continue to seek information and apply.
-Notify your counselor if mid-year grades are required.


FEBRUARY - MAY

-Colleges will notify you of acceptance.


JUNE

-Notify your counselor of the school you will attend and ask that a final
transcript be sent to that school.


Good luck!