| ACT Test Prep. Classes Sept. 8, Oct. 20, Dec. 1, Feb. 2, April 5 (Saturday
before each ACT Test) and check with guidance for the June 14 test prep
class. The sessions are at Lebanon High School from 8:00-12:00.
See Ms. Pate in room J105 (only before or after school or during the changes
of classes) to register for this session. Each student must register to
attend each class. Students may attend these classes without being
registered for the ACT.
Free College Scholarship Search & Financial Aid information
Action Plan for High School Seniors
It's fall of your senior year - what should you be doing right now?
Autumn is an exciting time. You have new classes and clubs, homecoming games
and dances, not to mention upcoming holidays. Make sure you don't fall behind
on your college planning - now it's more important than ever to stay on track.
Get and send your scores for ACT/SAT tests
Your score report is mailed about three to four weeks after the test. If you
took the October ACT/SAT, your ACT/SAT scores are sent to colleges in early
November.
Plan and prepare for tests
Visit the SAT Prep Center to download a free diagnostic Mini-SAT. Focus your
practice where you need it most with SAT PrepPacks™. For those taking the
ACT, there is a free booklet, Preparing for the ACT Assessment, which should
be available through your school.
Finalize your College list
• Finalize your list of colleges. Make sure your list includes "safe" as
well as "reach" and "realistic" schools.
• Contact each school's admission office to request a catalog/application,
brochure, and financial aid information.
• Visit as many colleges on your list as possible. Get a feel for the
school by sitting in on a class, taking a guided tour, talking to the
students, and possibly staying overnight in a dorm. Also, be sure to schedule
an admission interview and an appointment with a financial aid officer.
Apply to college
• Deadlines for applying early decision or early action usually fall in
November or December.
• Meet with your guidance counselor about the colleges to which you're
planning to apply.
• Practice for college interviews with your parents or friends.
• Ask your teacher, counselor, coach, etc. to write your recommendation
letters. Make sure you give them plenty of time so they don't have to rush to
meet your application deadline.
• Start drafting your application essays.
• Most regular application deadlines are in January. Be sure to get all
the necessary forms from your teachers and counselors before high school
offices close for the holidays.
Plan for college costs
• Create a financial plan with your family. Use financial aid calculators
to estimate how much money your family will be expected to pay towards
college costs.
• Assist your parents with completing CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE. '
• Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form.
Check with the schools you are applying to, to make sure that you fill out
all of their required financial aid forms as well.
• Use Scholarship Search to find scholarships, grants, and loans that
match your skills and interests.
• Check your library and ask your counselor about special state, federal
and local aid programs.
Enroll in Advanced Placement courses in your strong subjects
Talk to your teachers about requirements for enrollment in the course. Talk
to other AP students to get an idea of what to expect.
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Consider taking a CLEP/AP exam to earn college credit
If you do well on a CLEP/AP exam, you can earn the same amount of credit that
you'd get if you took - and did well in -- a one-semester or year-long
college course covering the same material.
Scholarships.com
This is a quote from a letter guidance received from a major university:
“This year we experienced over a 12% increase in applications, resulting in
more than 30,000 applications for 2,800 available spots in the freshman
class. In reviewing our applications we consider the following aspects of
each applicant carefully: performance in high school (grades, quality of
courses, rank in class, trends in grades, performance in courses related to
academic area of interest); test scores (SAT or ACT); recommendations;
personal statement; extracurricular involvement; and interested area of
study. In our process, we also value evidence of a student’s resiliency,
leadership abilities and creativity. It is important to note that
major/college choice plays an important role in our decisions as very popular
programs can only accommodate a limited number of new students each year.”
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