College Admissions Timeline

Junior Year

• Start to think about your college choices.
• Conduct a free college search online at www.fastweb.com
• Take the ACT and/or SAT in the Spring.
• Talk to your parents about college costs. Visit: FAFSA4caster and FinAid Calculators.
• Request applications and brochures from your top college choices and visit their websites.
• Visit prospective colleges over the summer.

Fall Senior Year

• Organize applications by creating files for each of your target schools. List all requirements and deadlines.
• Retake the ACT and/or SAT if you are looking to improve your score.
• Request letters of recommendation as soon as possible from teachers and community leaders.
• Visit www.finaid.org to learn more about financial aid.

Winter Senior Year

• Work on those college applications. Many applications are due in early January.
• Register for a PIN so youcan complete and sign the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at: www.pin.ed.gov
• File the FAFSA, ASAP after January 1st
• Check with your prospective schools about additional financial aid application forms and requirements

Counselors:

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Sharon Simmons
9th Grade

Lillie Cloud
10th Grade and Testing Coordinator

Bonnie Salib
11th and 12th grade

Kristy Phillips
Resource Teacher and ESE Coordinator

Registrar:

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Additional Links:

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