Hopefully everyone is enjoying the start to their Thanksgiving break. This is a great time to reflect on what we are thankful for, get some much needed rest and relaxation and eat some good food! For seniors this is also a good time to take a serious look at where you are in the college admissions process. Most of you should be well on your way to completing all of your applications, but just in case you aren't- here is a great list (compliments of College Board) to help you stay on track.
§ Narrow your list of colleges to approximately five to eight, and review it with your counselor. Get an application and financial aid info from each. Visit as many as possible.
§ Make a master calendar and note:
§ Test dates, fees and deadlines
§ College application due dates
§ Required financial aid applications and their deadlines
§ Recommendations, transcripts and other necessary materials
§ Your high school's deadlines for application requests, such as your transcript
§ Ask for recommendations. Give each person your resume, a stamped and addressed envelope, and any required forms.
§ Write application essays and ask teachers, family members and friends to read first drafts.
Decide Whether to Apply Early Action or Early Decision
§ November 1: For early admission, colleges may require test scores and applications in early November. Send your SAT® scores.
§ Ask if your college offers an early estimate of financial aid eligibility.
Get Financial Aid Info
§ Attend financial aid info events in your area.
§ Talk to your counselor about CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE® and learn about completing the PROFILE.Use Scholarship Search, review scholarship books, and ask your counselor about local and state
§ Make a master calendar and note:
§ Test dates, fees and deadlines
§ College application due dates
§ Required financial aid applications and their deadlines
§ Recommendations, transcripts and other necessary materials
§ Your high school's deadlines for application requests, such as your transcript
§ Ask for recommendations. Give each person your resume, a stamped and addressed envelope, and any required forms.
§ Write application essays and ask teachers, family members and friends to read first drafts.
Decide Whether to Apply Early Action or Early Decision
§ November 1: For early admission, colleges may require test scores and applications in early November. Send your SAT® scores.
§ Ask if your college offers an early estimate of financial aid eligibility.
Get Financial Aid Info
§ Attend financial aid info events in your area.
§ Talk to your counselor about CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE® and learn about completing the PROFILE.Use Scholarship Search, review scholarship books, and ask your counselor about local and state
