College Planning Calendar Senior Year
College Planning 101
Your senior year in high school is an exciting and busy time planning your future. Choosing a college is an important decision and you’ll want to find one that is the best match for you. Finding the best match isn’t about cost...it’s about the value you receive for the investment of your time and dollar. The search process can be quite overwhelming; however, if you plan it right, you can make informative decisions, without the pressure of time, to find the best college for you.
SEPTEMBER Meet with your guidance counselor to discuss your classes, college plans, and test scores. Attend college fairs. Register for October ACT/SAT. Start your search for private scholarships. Keep files for applications and correspondence from universities.
OCTOBER
Quincy University’s FAFSA school code is 001745.
Submit applications and transcripts to your selected schools. Ask the appropriate people to write letters of recommendation for you when required. Register for December ACT/SAT. Schedule refresher college campus visits. Submit applications for early school admission. Prepare and submit FAFSA and other financial aid forms as close to Oct. 1 as possible. FAFSA may be completed online at www.fafsa.gov.
NOVEMBER Continue to work on college application requirements. Attend Financial Aid Night Programs. Continue your search for scholarships. Examine your Student Aid Report when it comes in to verify the information.
DECEMBER Have official test scores sent to your college if you have not done so. Remind teachers that recommendations are due soon.
JANUARY Register for February ACT/SAT.
FEBRUARY Register for April ACT/SAT. Monitor your applications, responding quickly to any requests for additional documentation that may be necessary. Complete any last-minute scholarships that are available.
MARCH Revisit your top choice schools. Discuss any special financial situations that your family has with the Financial Aid Office of your chosen school.
APRIL Compare the financial aid offers you receive from each school. Make a decision and send enrollment fee to Admissions Office. Notify other schools that you will not attend.
MAY Register for June ACT/SAT. Register for advanced placement tests if necessary. Take time to understand loans and the loan process. Sign up for your school’s registration and advising programs. Enjoy your graduation!
JUNE Make sure that final transcripts are sent to the school you plan to attend. Call the Admissions and Financial Aid Offices to verify all information is complete and to find out your next steps. Find out when your payments for tuition are due. Submit your housing information. Send immunization records.
College Planning Calendar Junior Year
Are You Planning to Attend College?
Stay on track with this helpful calendar that will guide you through all the steps!
FALL Discuss the idea of college with your parents. What schools do you want to check out? What major(s) are you interested in? What is your budget? Meet with your Guidance Counselor to talk about college plans. Know your class rank and GPA. Sign up to take the PSAT at your high school.
*The results can give you an idea of the ACT/SAT score you may receive in the future. *You can also be eligible for scholarships!
WINTER Consider how you will pay for college. Start researching different types of scholarships, grants, and loan options. Attend Financial Aid workshops at your high school or local colleges. Fill out Net Price Calculators on college websites to see what aid you may receive when you file the FAFSA as a senior. Make sure you are meeting special requirements for your choice schools. Prepare and take the ACT/SAT. If you want to play Division I or II sports, send game tape or statistics to coaching staff. Start certification process with the NCAA. Stay involved with extracurricular activities and take on leadership roles. *Colleges love to see your involvement in many different types of activities.
QUESTIONS?
Discover what Quincy University has to offer by visiting www.quincy.edu/discover. Come see for yourself! Schedule a campus visit online or call 800.688.4295.
SPRING Narrow your search. Attend college fairs to collect more information and ask specific questions about the colleges you are most interested in. Meet with College Representatives at your high school. Visit your list of colleges.
*Many institutions offer Spring visit events for you to tour the campuses. If you can’t make it, check out virtual tours on their websites!
SUMMER Prepare for the application process. Start working on essays and personal statements. Check out Common App.
*You may find that the colleges you are interested in are all featured on commonapp.org. Fill out one application that is sent to all of the schools!
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