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High School Junior Year By the time a person has reached their junior year they should have a fairly good idea of the type of major they wish to pursue in college. Choosing a major and/or career, are the first major steps to be taken in deciding which colleges to submit application to. Now is the time to begin collecting information on those colleges that offer degrees in the major(s) of your choice.
High School Junior Year By the time a person has reached their junior year they should have a fairly good idea of the type of major they wish to pursue in college. Choosing a major and/or career, are the first major steps to be taken in deciding which colleges to submit application to. Now is the time to begin collecting information on those colleges that offer degrees in the major(s) of your choice.
High School Senior Year
Parents- Talk to them about the costs for the colleges you have chosen. After all, most likely it is they who are going to assume the financial burden. Attend Senior Night Informational Meetings. Tests- Make sure to review all upcoming test dates. Mark them on your calendar Narrow down your choices- The student might find that there are a large number of institutions that offer the desired major; now is the time to narrow down the list to a handful of prime choices. Work on Practice Essays- Prepare yourself for the essays portion of the admission application. This is a critical part of the form. Meet with the guidance counselor- Schedule an appointment with the high school guidance counselor Get their opinion as to the difficulties you may face in getting accepted to the colleges you have chosen to submit applications. Contact the colleges- Request all the information that you can from each school or college on your list. Remember it takes time for them to receive the requests and then get back to you and allow for this. If the school has an early action or decision plan then address those applications first. Schedule College visits- If feasible make a visit to the campuses of those colleges you have chosen.
August-September Schedule a Second Senior Counseling- Meet with guidance counselor a second time to go over your progress up to this point. Meet with Faculty Members- Find those high school faculty members that you know and discuss your plans. Seek their opinions on the college choices you have made. Letters of Recommendation- Begin requesting letters of recommendations from faculty members and those you might have worked with Standardized Tests- Sign up for any standardized tests required for admissions
August-September Schedule a Second Senior Counseling- Meet with guidance counselor a second time to go over your progress up to this point. Meet with Faculty Members- Find those high school faculty members that you know and discuss your plans. Seek their opinions on the college choices you have made. Letters of Recommendation- Begin requesting letters of recommendations from faculty members and those you might have worked with Standardized Tests- Sign up for any standardized tests required for admissions
October Final Selections- Determine your final choices for the colleges that you wish to apply to and request current application materials. Practice filling out Applications- Make photo copies of the application forms and practice filling them out neatly and correctly. Update Applications Folder- Keep track of the schools you have submitted applications to and have an approximate timeline for expecting a response.
November Search for Scholarship Availability- Try and determine which schools on you list offer scholarships that you may be qualified to receive. Watch the Deadlines- Remember, state colleges and universities often have different submission deadlines than private institutions. Keep an eye on this. December SAT I and II- If needed, register for these tests Send Applications- Submit your applications to your target schools, making sure to check all deadlines!
January Fill out target school financial aid forms Keep on the lookout for Private Scholarship opportunities Register for SAT I or II for March, if needed Persuade you parents to submit tax forms early. This will speed up the financial aid process.
January Fill out target school financial aid forms Keep on the lookout for Private Scholarship opportunities Register for SAT I or II for March, if needed Persuade you parents to submit tax forms early. This will speed up the financial aid process.
February Check deadlines for FAFSA and other financial aid. They should be coming up. Complete Financial Aid forms and submit them.
March Start expecting student aid report in the mail Ask high school counselor or teachers about Advanced Placement Tests
April Contact any schools that have 'wait listed' you before making your final college selection Make arrangements to take any advance placement exams due in May Need based financial aid programs require a copy of you (if any) and your parent's federal income tax return.
May Do not forget your final high school grades. Keep them high. Take any Advanced Placement Exams May 1st deadline- inform schools of your final choice
June You are done! Relax and thank everyone who helped you
If you have followed this timeline up to this point then you are well on your way towards completing a successful college application process.
High School Junior Year By the time a person has reached their junior year they should have a fairly good idea of the type of major they wish to pursue in college. Choosing a major and/or career, are the first major steps to be taken in deciding which colleges to submit application to. Now is the time to begin collecting information on those colleges that offer degrees in the major(s) of your choice.
High School Senior Year
Parents- Talk to them about the costs for the colleges you have chosen. After all, most likely it is they who are going to assume the financial burden. Attend Senior Night Informational Meetings. Tests- Make sure to review all upcoming test dates. Mark them on your calendar Narrow down your choices- The student might find that there are a large number of institutions that offer the desired major; now is the time to narrow down the list to a handful of prime choices. Work on Practice Essays- Prepare yourself for the essays portion of the admission application. This is a critical part of the form. Meet with the guidance counselor- Schedule an appointment with the high school guidance counselor Get their opinion as to the difficulties you may face in getting accepted to the colleges you have chosen to submit applications. Contact the colleges- Request all the information that you can from each school or college on your list. Remember it takes time for them to receive the requests and then get back to you and allow for this. If the school has an early action or decision plan then address those applications first. Schedule College visits- If feasible make a visit to the campuses of those colleges you have chosen.
August-September Schedule a Second Senior Counseling- Meet with guidance counselor a second time to go over your progress up to this point. Meet with Faculty Members- Find those high school faculty members that you know and discuss your plans. Seek their opinions on the college choices you have made. Letters of Recommendation- Begin requesting letters of recommendations from faculty members and those you might have worked with Standardized Tests- Sign up for any standardized tests required for admissions
August-September Schedule a Second Senior Counseling- Meet with guidance counselor a second time to go over your progress up to this point. Meet with Faculty Members- Find those high school faculty members that you know and discuss your plans. Seek their opinions on the college choices you have made. Letters of Recommendation- Begin requesting letters of recommendations from faculty members and those you might have worked with Standardized Tests- Sign up for any standardized tests required for admissions
October Final Selections- Determine your final choices for the colleges that you wish to apply to and request current application materials. Practice filling out Applications- Make photo copies of the application forms and practice filling them out neatly and correctly. Update Applications Folder- Keep track of the schools you have submitted applications to and have an approximate timeline for expecting a response.
November Search for Scholarship Availability- Try and determine which schools on you list offer scholarships that you may be qualified to receive. Watch the Deadlines- Remember, state colleges and universities often have different submission deadlines than private institutions. Keep an eye on this. December SAT I and II- If needed, register for these tests Send Applications- Submit your applications to your target schools, making sure to check all deadlines!
January Fill out target school financial aid forms Keep on the lookout for Private Scholarship opportunities Register for SAT I or II for March, if needed Persuade you parents to submit tax forms early. This will speed up the financial aid process.
January Fill out target school financial aid forms Keep on the lookout for Private Scholarship opportunities Register for SAT I or II for March, if needed Persuade you parents to submit tax forms early. This will speed up the financial aid process.
February Check deadlines for FAFSA and other financial aid. They should be coming up. Complete Financial Aid forms and submit them.
March Start expecting student aid report in the mail Ask high school counselor or teachers about Advanced Placement Tests
April Contact any schools that have 'wait listed' you before making your final college selection Make arrangements to take any advance placement exams due in May Need based financial aid programs require a copy of you (if any) and your parent's federal income tax return.
May Do not forget your final high school grades. Keep them high. Take any Advanced Placement Exams May 1st deadline- inform schools of your final choice
June You are done! Relax and thank everyone who helped you
If you have followed this timeline up to this point then you are well on your way towards completing a successful college application process.
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