12th Grader College Prep Timeline - Fall 2013

I'm going to be a high school senior this year, what are somethings I need to do this fall semester as I prepare for college next year?

AUGUST / SEPTEMBER

• Take full load of college prep courses
• Meet with school counselor or college advisor to review HS /college require
• Complete College Profile Packet Applications
• Narrow your list of colleges (8 to 10)
• Share your list of colleges with your parents, involve them in the process!
• Develop a calendar of application due dates for private/out-of-state schools
• Identify majors that most interest you!
• Re-take / REGISTER FOR SAT or ACT
• Create a list of whom you will ask to write letters and find out if HS has request process
• Create organization system for your college application materials
• Create professional e-mail address
• Mark calendar with dates/deadlines
• Continue participating in extra-curricular activities
• Make copies of EVERYTHING and file!
• Keep up your grades! Colleges do not accept D or F grades!

OCTOBER

• October 1st: Begin CSU application csumentor.edu
• Some private colleges require forms prior to application – submit if necessary Personal statement
• Request letters of recommendation forms
• Scholarship search and applications begin 
• Develop a calendar of application due dates for scholarships – apply!
• Male students applying for Financial Aid (FAFSA) must register with Selective Service - www.sss.gov
• Visit College Campuses & websites
• Attend College & Transfer Fairs

NOVEMBER

• Make a pact with a friend or two to help each other get through the college application process together!
• Keep up your grades! Colleges do not accept D or F grades!
• Nov 1st: Begin college applications
• Find 1-2 people to review Essays
• Send test scores to ALL universities or systems you applied to
• When you send final SAT or ACT test scores, all of your past test scores will be automatically sent Letters of recommendation
• Request letters of recommendation forms
• Remind recommenders of due dates 1-2 weeks prior Scholarships / Financial Aid
• Continue the Scholarship search
• Continue applying!