COLLEGE ADMISSION CHECKLIST: WHAT SENIORS SHOULD DO IN OCT-NOV


--Register for SAT (https://www.collegeboard.org/ ) or ACT (http://www.act.org/ ), if necessary – last chance to take test that will get scores to admissions offices before they begin to review applications – SAT test date Dec. 6, 2014 (registration deadline Nov. 6); ACT test date Dec. 13, 2014 (registration deadline Nov. 7). Be sure to check online to confirm these dates and all deadlines, including late registration deadlines and fees.

--Attend “college night” events at school or in community.  Meet with admissions representatives that visit school.

--Finalize your list – Which colleges will you apply to?  What are their deadlines?  What is required for each?

--If you are applying “early” to any colleges, get all materials together ASAP.  Check deadlines – (many colleges have a November 1 deadline).  Do not wait until very last minute to apply, if possible.

--Check with each college to determine if any SAT Subject Tests are required – check registration deadlines for tests at www.collegeboard.org .

--Check deadlines and apply for local and national scholarships.  (e.g. see sites like http://www.fastweb.com/  or http://www.zinch.com/ )

--Confirm with teachers about recommendations and with school counselors about school reports that will be sent to colleges on your final list.

--Complete application essays.

--Study hard and do your best work in every course.  The grades you earn this term are important to the college admissions offices.