College Checklist

Senior Year Calendar

Spring & Summer
Visit colleges!

September
Start working on applications.
Start preparing for SAT.

October
Contact financial aid offices to find out options available. (Non-federal financial aid: www.profileonline.collegeboard.com)
Work on your essay.
SAT Testing begins.

November
Talk to teachers about sending in letter of recommendation.

December
Finish essays and send them in. (Xerox a copy to keep.)
SAT testing.
Send standardized test scores to your college at www.collegeboard.com or by phone, 800.sat.score.

January
Start filing for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Information at: www.fafsa.ed.gov or pin.ed.gov.
Send midyear report to colleges that require it.
SAT testing.

February & March
Look at www.fastweb.com and finaid.org for ideas for scholarships.
Visit colleges during your Spring Break.

April
Attend admitted students' weekends at college campuses.
Send in acceptance letters to chosen school with your deposit.
Decline other offers of admission.

May
AP exams. Send in AP grade report to your college.
Fill out housing preference forms.
Deadline for notifying colleges of your decision.

June
Send in final high school transcript.
Final deadline to submit FAFSA.
Look at www.ncaaclearinghouse.net for info on competing in Division I or II college sports.

July & August
Go to www.facebook.com to learn more about students at your school.
Set-up bank accounts, credit cards, health insurance, cell phones, etc.
Choose Fall classes.
Look at www.MonsterTrak.com or www.internships.com for internships and paid positions.