Senior Year College Preparation Checklist

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Senior year it is time to analyze all the hard work and research. Look at lists of scholarships available from different groups. Which scholarships do they qualify for? Apply to a range of schools not just the ones they know they can get into or afford. Here is a Senior year college preparation checklist with a few things students can do to prepare.

General

• Research the college application process and how to choose a college
• Attend local college fairs
• Take challenging classes in high school
• Make an overnight visit to the top colleges once accepted
• Practice college application essays and ask teachers for feedback

Early Fall

• Gather applications to the schools under consideration
• Check deadlines
• Research scholarships and housing
• Research the school’s admission criteria
• Ask people to write letters of recommendation (give them enough time)
• Request transcripts
• Take the ACT/SAT
• Apply for early admission

Late Fall

• Apply for admission
• Apply for scholarships

Spring

• Take any AP exams applicable
• Apply for financial aid (as soon after Jan. 1 as possible)
• Take CLEP/AP Tests (if applicable)
• Visit the top schools again
• Send thank you notes for letters of recommendation
• Request the high school to send final transcripts to the college of choice