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College Planning Calendar, Senior Year
September
Financial Aid Profile Registration forms given to Seniors
Seniors complete “Letter of Introduction” for English class
Meet with College Representatives who visit throughout the fall
Request college applications
Request recommendations in writing from Counselor, Teachers, Coaches, Employers
Notify counselor if you plan to apply Early Action, Early Decision/Service Academics
Register online for October or November SAT tests
Get free, real SAT questions at www.collegeboard.com SAT Preparation Center
Talk to your counselor about college plans, financial aid options, your transcript, and scholarships offered in your area
Search for colleges, manage your college list, and apply online at www.collegeboard.com
October
Check deadlines for all schools to which you are applying
Continue working on college essays
Meet with counselor to refine list of interested colleges/begin cover sheets
Attend local college fairs
Take SAT tests
Register online for December SAT tests
Line up your teacher recommendations
Meet Early Decision and Early Action application deadlines and start all other college applications
Complete CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE if requires at www.collegeboard.com/CSS
Work on application essays
Search for scholarships at www.collegeboard.com/scholarships
Male students who will be 18 at the time they complete the FAFSA must register with Selective Service
November
Refine college essays
Fill out college applications
Check Scholarship lists posted in guidance office
Take SAT tests
Send your SAT scores online to meet application deadlines
December
Check with counselors to review recommendations
Take SAT tests
Register online for January SAT tests
Pick up FAFSA forms and be sure your family saves pay stubs to estimate their income
January
Take SAT tests
Submit the FAFSA (and PROFILE, if required) before financial aid deadlines
Have your transcript sent to colleges
February
Mid-year transcripts sent to colleges
Apply well before priority deadlines to receive the most financial aid
March
Notify counselor of correspondence from colleges
Look for a summer job, internship, volunteer position, or learning program
April
Notify counselor of correspondence from colleges
Revisit schools under consideration
Send deposits
Read admission decisions and financial aid award letters carefully and note reply deadlines
Review financial aid packages with your parents and counselor – use Compare Your Aid Awards at www.collegeboard.com
After you’ve chosen your college, notify other colleges that accepted you of your decision
Study for AP Exams in May
May
Take AP Exams and have your scores sent to your final-choice college
Send thank-you notes to those people who wrote your recommendations
June
Have your final transcript sent to your college
July & August
Notify the financial aid office of your college about any scholarships you’ve been offered
Start packing!