September – November
- Register for ACT/SAT if still needed
- Potential Division I/II athletes register with NCAA
- Write a resume and personal statement
- Select 2-3 colleges to apply to
- Visit selected colleges if you haven’t already done so
- Explore scholarship opportunities
- Complete FAFSA (financial aid application)
- Continue to maintain or improve grades
- Explore opportunities for community involvement, extracurricular activities and career-related work experience
December – February
- Continue to explore scholarship opportunities
- Complete FAFSA if not yet completed
- Attend a financial aid night
- Narrow your choices…make a decision now if possible.
- Apply for housing
- Respond to all correspondence from your schools
- Continue to do well academically!
March – May
- Make comparisons of financial aid packages
- Complete reciprocity form if applicable
- Make final decision
- Inform all of your schools of your choice
- Send in tuition and housing deposits
- Apply for local scholarships
- Maintain grades…FINISH STRONG!