For more scholarship opportunities, please visit the guidance office.

  • Develop a tentative list of colleges.
  • Sign up to meet with college representatives in the school Counseling and Admissions office.
  • Register for SAT I and/or ACT spring testing dates. Get info in the school Counseling and Admissions office.
  • Have you used extended time testing option in school? If so, see your counselor to see if you are eligible for extended time testing for SAT’s or ACT ‘s.
  • Participate in school trips to college fairs.
  • Are you eligible for a fee waiver for the SAT’s and ACT’s? Check with your counselor.
  • Work with your counselor to create a list of 3-5 colleges.
  • Use the list of college websites to help you get information and to narrow your choices.
  • This is the time to visit college campuses!
  • If you are unhappy with your spring SAT/ACT test scores, study over the summer on your own or take a course.
  • Bring your list of colleges to your counselor. Make sure there are reach, possible and safe choices. Create a list of 3-5 colleges.
  • If you are auditioning for a fine arts school, let your counselor know.
  • Schedule interviews for schools where they are required or recommended.
  • Sign-up for a second round of SAT or ACT tests, unless you are happy with your score.
  • Create your college resume through Career Cruising.
  • Continue to meet with college representatives. Sign up in the school Counseling and Admissions office.
  • YOU SHOULD HAVE YOUR COLLEGES PICKED OUT BY NOW!
  • Begin to fill out applications. USE BLACK INK. FOLLOW DIRECTIONS!
  • Take the college essay seriously. Give yourself time to write a thoughtful and interesting essay. Ask teachers to help you and to proofread.
  • Early decision/early action deadlines can be as soon as October.
  • Make sure to inform your counselor of which college you are applying to online.
  • Ask teachers to write recommendations for you. Give them a two-month notice.
  • Fill out a transcript request form in guidance for each of your applications.
  • Finish college visits and interviews.
  • Be aware of college application deadlines.
  • Continue to work on your applications.
  • Parents: ATTEND FINANCIAL AID NIGHT
  • Complete SAT/ACT testing.
  • Be aware of college application deadlines.
  • Request Transcripts to be sent.
  • Obtain financial aid forms from the school Counseling and Admissions office or online.
  • Complete remaining college applications on-time.
  • Investigate and apply for LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS. Check in the guidance office.
  • Apply for financial aid! The FAFSA form is available online and