Ask your counselor when college reps are coming to visit or when open houses are
Attend local college fairs & visit colleges you are interested in
Develop a calendar for important dates and deadlines for both scholarships and applications
Narrow your list of colleges to 5-10 in which you might apply
Begin writing ideas for your college essay
Request letters of recommendation
Register for SAT/ACT
Check your e-mail and mailbox for information from the guidance department
October:
Use Naviance & other internet resources to access college information
If you are not planning for college, see your counselor and begin procedures for other opportunities
Visit colleges and continue to work on applications
Meet with your guidance counselor
November/December:
Continue college applications
Remember to send official scores and transcripts to colleges
Check for early deadline scholarships
Meet with your guidance counselor
January:
File the FAFSA after January 1st (apply for a PIN)
Keep your grades up & keep in mind that you will have to choose a college in the upcoming months
Apply for Allegany County Area Foundation Scholarships
February:
Follow up with colleges to see if they have all of your application materials
Watch for scholarships
Meet with your counselor if you are considering post-high school options other than college
March:
Keep an eye out for acceptance letters
Watch for scholarships
April:
You should hear from most colleges you applied to... make sure to take a close look at your financial package before sending in a deposit to your college of choice
