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College Planning Calendar Senior Year

CEEB Code: 470797

September

Review transcript and develop “college application plan” with your counselor.
Finalize a list of colleges.
Send for applications.
Register for the October or November SAT I, SAT II, ACT, TOEFL with the College Board.
Listen for announcements of college visits to the Career Center.
Complete NCAA forms.
Attend all guidance-sponsored programs about college admissions.
Be aware of your guidance department’s college application procedures.
Continue visiting colleges. Note application deadlines.

October

Complete the application packet for counselors.
Get 5 recommendations from teachers.
Submit early decision transcript requests to the transcript secretary no later than October 1.
Attend the College Fair at Fair Oaks Mall or College Night at Hayfield Secondary School.
Submit requests for recommendations to your counselor at least 4 weeks before the application deadline.
Begin researching financial aid and scholarships. Consult the Career Center for scholarship information.
Begin drafting college essays—review them with your parents, English teachers, and counselor.
Apply for ROTC scholarships.

November

Continue visiting colleges.
Maintain grades and extracurricular activities.
Make sure your SAT and ACT scores are sent to JEB Stuart and directly to the colleges to which you are applying. Your counselor is not responsible for sending them to your colleges.
Mail early decision applications before November deadlines.

December

Watch for early decision notification.
Pick up the FAFSA financial aid form in the Career Center or apply for your PIN number online.
Submit college applications with early January deadlines by December 1.
Attend the Financial Aid workshop.

January

Submit financial aid forms as soon as possible after
January 1.
Review first semester grades with counselor. Do not drop any classes without notifying your colleges.

February

Maintain a high level of academic performance.
March
Schedule overnight visits at top choice colleges.
Complete any additional college applications.

April

Respond to college admissions decisions.
Finalize your choice.

May

Rewrite acceptance and non-acceptance letters.
Send the required paperwork and fees to chosen college.
Send thank-you notes to teachers and counselors who advised and assisted you.

June

Relax and enjoy graduation.
Congratulations!!