--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.
--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.
