Mail or send early applications electronically after
carefully checking them to be sure they are neat and completely filled
out.
Photocopy or print extra copies of your application
to use as a backup.
Take the test you have registered for.
Don’t be late! Keep track of all deadlines for
transcripts, recommendations, etc.
February
Send in your FAFSA via the Web or U.S.mail.
Be sure your midyear report has gone out to the
colleges to which yo7u’ve applied.
Let your colleges know of any new honors or
accomplishments that were not in your original application.
March Register for any Advanced Placement (AP) test
your might take.
Be sure you have received a FAFSA acknowledgment.
November
Be sure that you have requested your ACT and SAT
scores be sent to your colleges of choice.
Complete and submit all applications that is accepted
at more than 1,200 colleges. This makes it easier for you to apply
several colleges at once. The eApply feature houses the Universal
Application, the Common Applications, and other custom college
applications. Print of photocopy and extra copy for you records.
April
Review the acceptances and financial aid offers your
receive.
Go back to visit one or two of your top-choice
colleges.
Notify your college of choice that you have chosen
not to attend of your decision.
December
Take any necessary ACT, SAT I, and
SAT II test.
Meet
with your counselor to verify that all is in order and that transcripts
are out to colleges.
May
Take AP test.
January
Prepare the Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), available at
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov or
through your school counseling office. An estimated income tax
statement (which can be corrected later) can be used. The sooner you
apply for financial aid, the better your chances.