Senior Year College Bound Calendar2015-2016

Throckmorton ISD

August
  • Determine your career interests and decide which kind of college best suits you.
  • Obtain catalogs and information on admissions, scholarships and financial aid for the schools you are considering.
  • Be wary of scholarship search and financial aid services that charge a fee.
  • Create portfolio.
  • Research military education benefits.
/ September
  • Research/apply for private outside scholarships.
  • October 3 SAT exam.
  • September 12– ACT exam
  • September 18th– Registration deadline for October 24th ACT exam.
  • Finalize college list with deadlines and application requirements and schedule visits.
/ October
  • October 5 – SAT exam
  • October 26 – ACT exam
  • October 3 – Registration deadline for November 2 SAT exam.
  • Request transcript.
  • Begin writing essays for applications.
  • Begin filling out college applications.

November
  • November 6 – Registration deadline for December 12ACT exam.
  • November 2 – SAT exam
  • November 8 – Registration deadline for December 7 SAT
  • Begin submitting your college applications. BE AWARE OF DEADLINES!
  • Obtain financial aid forms from the colleges, if different from the FAFSA.
  • Stay focused! Senior year grades can affect your admittance to the college of your choice.
/ December
  • December 5 – SAT exam
  • December 12 – ACT exam
  • December 28 – Registration deadline for January 23 SAT exam.
  • Finish all draft applications and essays for colleges – go over with counselor, teacher, and parent.
  • Check deadlines and submit all applications.
  • Apply for outside funding and/or scholarships.
  • PARENTS: Gather your income tax returns or save your year-end payroll stub if it shows your earnings for the year to prepare the FAFSA.
  • Go to: to obtain a PIN for the student and separate PIN for at least one parent if the student is a dependent.
  • Print out a FAFSA form to begin filling it out.
/ January
  • Submit your completed FAFSA financial aid form as soon after January 1 as possible.
FILE ELECTRONICALLY:
  • REMEMBER! Keep copies of all forms you submit to colleges and agencies.
  • PARENTS: Get your federal income tax returns prepared early. Colleges may request copies to prove eligibility for financial aid.
  • January 8 – Registration deadline for February 6 ACT exam.
  • January 23 – SAT exam
  • Continue your scholarship search.
  • Submit mid-year transcript requests to Registrar’s Office.

February
  • February 5 – Registration deadline for March 5 SAT exam.
  • February 6– ACT exam
  • Check deadlines for AP (Advanced Placement) Tests and CLEP exams.
  • Check that colleges have all necessary financial aid papers.
  • Keep studying and working hard. Your second semester grades can affect your scholarship eligibility.
/ March
  • March 4 – Registration deadline for April 9 ACT exam.
  • March 5 – SAT exam
  • Watch for your Student Aid Report (SAR), which is a result of the FAFSA you filed. If you have not received your SAR within four weeks, call the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-4FED-AID.
  • Make sure all the colleges to receive your FAFSA are listed on your SAR.
  • Ask your counselor about local scholarship opportunities.
/ April
  • Watch your mailbox! Most colleges announce acceptance in April.
  • April 9 – ACT exam
  • April 8– Registration deadline for May 5 SAT exam.
  • Review college responses and aid offers with parents and counselor.
  • Write thank you notes to individuals who wrote recommendations for you.
  • Write withdrawal letters to colleges you will not attend.
  • Make final decision – send deposit by May 1.

May
  • May 1 – Submit deposit to the college you are attending.
  • May 7– SAT exam
  • May 6 – Registration deadline for June 11ACT exam.
  • May 5 – Registration deadline for June 4 SAT exam.
  • Take any AP or CLEP exams for which you qualify.
  • Ask your counselor to send a final grade transcript to the college you have chosen.
  • Return all necessary documents including financial aid and housing forms to college.
GRADUATION!!
Pat yourself on the back
for a job well done! / June
  • June 4 – SAT exam
  • June 11 – ACT exam
  • Notify your college about any outside scholarships that you have received.
  • Attend any orientation sessions your college offers. This is a great opportunity to meet people and get familiar with the campus.
  • Are you prepared for the lifestyle changes and emotional aspects of attending college?
/ July
  • Contact your roommate and get to know him/her. Decide who is bringing the TV, stereo, refrigerator, etc.
  • Don’t forget to file the FAFSA in January for each year you are in college.
  • Education is something no one
can take away from you!
Make the most of it!
Congratulations!!
We are so proud of you!

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