- September
- Meet with College Counselor
- Work on College List
- Register for SAT/SAT II
- Visit Colleges during early September “College Days”
- Obtain applications
- Review Transcripts – Check discrepancies
- Request Teacher Recommendations
- Watch for local college fairs and college essay workshops
- Keep up your grades
- October
- Consider November SATs and SAT II
- Work on Essays
- Work on Applications
- Check on Teacher Recommendations
- If applying early, complete Early Decision work
- November
- Complete Essays
- Complete Applications
- Hand in applications by the week prior to Term Exams
- December
- Keep up the grades
- Relax and enjoy your break
- January
- Parents complete FAFSA Form if seeking Financial Aid
- February – April
- Be patient
- Keep up your grades
- Choose your school/visit
- Notify all schools of your intention