August |
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If needed, register for college standardized tests.
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Begin to think about essay subjects now, while you’re not overwhelmed
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Develop a detailed application plan, noting deadlines for applications and scholarships. Dates vary by school
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Collect applications for private colleges. UC and CalState applications are available in October.
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September |
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Join CSF if eligible
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Colleges send reps to visit SCPA; sign up to attend meetings in counseling office
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Begin application process; follow your plan! Adjust as necessary
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Direct standardized test scores to colleges if you haven’t already done so
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If applying Early Decision, ask teachers for recommendations and submit counselor recommendation requests
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October |
- Ask teachers for recommendations, research scholarships
- Complete senior exhibition project selection form.
- Retake standardized tests if desired
- Talk to the registrar about transcripts and reports, if necessary
- Obtain UC/CSU applications from counseling office — the CSU application period is October 1 to November 30.
- Visit counseling office for CSS Profile form and ROTC applications
- Obtain FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) PIN information from counselor
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November |
- November 1 is deadline for many Early Action/Decision applications
- November 30 is application deadline for UC/CSU schools
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December |
- CAL grant applications available in Counseling office
- ROTC applications due
- Visit Counseling office for FAFSA form
- Attend Financial Aid workshop at SCPA
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January |
- Many regular application deadlines for private schools occur this month, on the 1st or 15th.
- Check SCPA counseling office for scholarship information
- Fill out and file FAFSA and CSS Profile, research local scholarships
- Schedule your senior exhibition, a graduation requirement
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February |
- Keep checking counseling office for available scholarships
- See Registrar to turn in mid year report form if you have not already done so, if required
- Write thank you letters to all who wrote you letters of recommendation
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March |
- CAL Grant deadline date is early this month
- Check a transcript to ensure your child’s social security number is correct
- March 15 is the deadline for the Computer Literacy test, if needed, for graduation.
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April |
- Hear from colleges
- Senior Exhibitions
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May |
- Notify school of choice
- Take Advanced Placement exams
- Order final transcripts from registrar
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June |
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