Senior Year - Decisions
August
Prepare for your best year ever!
September
Narrow your college choices to the top 3 or 4 in which you are most interested. Research and find college application and financial aid deadlines. Download applications and letter of recommendation forms. Give to appropriate teachers. Register for SAT online at www.collegeboard.com and ACT at www.act.org if you plan on retaking either of these exams.
October
Take SAT or ACT. Work on college application essays. If you are asking for early decision, complete application.
November
Finish college applications and send or fax. Make sure all recommendations have been sent.
December
Have your parents begin working on their taxes so they will be ready to go online and fill out the FAFSA (Federal Aid for Students Application). The website is www.fafsa.ed.gov/index.htm
January
Complete and submit FAFSA as soon after January 1 as possible. Federal grant funding is limited!
February
Make sure Mrs. McGuire has sent mid-year transcripts if the colleges you have applied to require this.
March
Watch for financial aid application deadlines. KEEP UP YOUR STUDIES! YOU NEED TO MAKE A STRONG FINISH!
April
Review financial aid award. Decide which college to attend, if you have not already. These awards describe the amount of financial assistance you could receive, usually a combination of grants and scholarships, work study, and student loans. Inform the college of your choice of your decision. Pay required deposits for enrollment and/or residence hall. HAVE A GREAT TIME ON YOUR SENIOR TRIP!
May
Attend Senior Banquet. PREPARE TO GRADUATE! Make sure Mrs. McGuire knows your college choice. Final transcripts will be sent as soon as school is out.
June
Attend orientation program or early registration when offered.
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