Use Naviance to get college information, update resume, find dates for college visits, etc.

Turn in Blue Form to Mr. Ragan ASAP.

Request applications and brochures from your target colleges.

Set up a budget for college application costs.

Get your applications in order by creating files for your target schools. Make a list of application requirements (essay, transcripts, letters of recommendation, etc.) and deadlines for each.

Register for September or October SAT or ACT testing.

Submit the CSS Financial Aid Profile for schools requiring it.

Attend Senior Parent Meeting regarding college admissions on September 26th, 7:00 pm, Marist Library.
 

Attend college visitations in the Counseling Office. Updated visitation dates are posted on the Counseling Office bulletin board and on Naviance.

Meet with your school counselor, if you haven’t already, to review college lists and graduation requirements.

Register for October or November SAT or ACT testing.

Talk to your parents about college costs. Decide how much you can afford and explore your options for funding.

Start applying for scholarships.

Send in early decision or early action applications.
 

If you are applying for early action or early decision, get your application in by November 1, 2007.

If you are applying for University of California at ???? or California State University at ????, send in your application as early in the month as possible.

You may want to keep copies of all applications you send out.

Continue your scholarship search.
 

Attend the Financial Aid Night scheduled for December 5, 2007.

Work on college applications. Many applications are due this month or in early January.

Start gathering materials and financial records for the FAFSA.

Keep your grades up. Colleges will look at semester and year end grades.

Continue your scholarship search. Get the applications in on time.
 

File the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) as soon as possible after January 1, 2008.

Check with your prospective colleges about additional financial aid application forms and requirements. Continue your scholarship search.
 

Review the SAR (Student Aid Report) to make sure the information is correct. You should receive it four to six weeks after you submit your FAFSA.

Submit mid-year reports to your school counselor.

Start writing thank you notes to college representatives who may have gone out of their way to help you.

Continue your scholarship search.
 

Start checking the mail for admissions letters and financial aid awards.

If wait-listed, notify the admissions office if you are still interested.

Plan your summer job, internship, or other opportunities for enrichment.

Time for a decision! Most schools ask that you choose your school by May 1.

Make sure you also tell your school counselor what college you decided to attend.

Register for AP tests.

Many scholarship applications are due during the spring.

Submit application to a community college if that is where you decided to go.

Research information regarding their orientation dates.
 

Notify your school counselor of any scholarships you have received.

Notify (in writing) the schools you have decided not to attend.

Make sure you have received the necessary forms for housing, health insurance, financial aid, etc.

Pursue additional student loan options if necessary.

Notify colleges of any private scholarship awards.

Mail in deposit to ONE college by their due date.

Sign and return the financial award letter if you accept the offer.
 

Request your official final transcript be sent to your new school.

Research banking options near your college.

Double check any final deadlines for housing, financial aid, etc.

Set up projected first-year college budget.

Attend all advising days, open houses, orientation programs that are offered by your college.

Send thank you notes for any scholarships you have received.