Fall
Continue participating in community service opportunities.

Continue to take a rigorous, college prep courses.

Continue to work hard to receive good grades.

Make sure you have the requirements needed to graduate.

Male Students: You must register for selective service on your 18th birthday to be eligible for federal and state financial aid.

Talk to your counselor, teachers, friends and parents about your final college selections.

Make a calendar showing application deadlines for admission, financial aid and scholarship.

Search for scholarships and financial aid.

Ask teachers you have chosen to complete letters of recommendations and/ or to complete recommendation forms from colleges.

Request transcripts, test scores and letters be sent to the colleges you have selected.

Take the ACT, SAT I or SAT II tests as needed. (Make sure that test scores are sent to the colleges of your choice.)

Send applications for early decision admission by November 1.

Complete your college visits. Do this while classes are in session.

Send in ROTC scholarship applications by December 1.

Keep a copy of all applications you send.

Winter
Attend whatever college-prep nights are held in your community.

Send mid-year grades to colleges. Continue to work hard!

Complete the FAFSA. Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Send after January 1.

Apply to at least one "safe" college where you know you will be accepted and you know that you will be able to afford.

Follow up with all the colleges you have applied. Ensure they have received all application materials, test scores and recommendations.

Spring
Watch your mail for all those acceptance letters and financial aid awards!

Compare financial aid packages.

Finalize your college plans, and notify the schools of your intent by May 1.

Send your housing deposits by May 1 or earlier if needed.

Request that your final transcripts by sent to the college of your choice.

Summer
Attend the orientation at your choice college.

Make sure you receive your housing assignment from your the school you plan to attend.

Make arrangements to pay for your education and schedule courses.

Enjoy your college adventure!