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Prepare for college with this comprehensive timeline from registering for the SAT/ACT to attending orientation. Start by signing up for tests and compiling your academic resume this June, then explore colleges and volunteer opportunities throughout the summer. As you enter fall, focus on applications, letters of recommendation, and scholarship opportunities. Keep your grades up and complete financial aid forms like FAFSA. Stay proactive by following up on applications and waiting for acceptance letters. Ensure a smooth transition into college life through organized planning and engagement.
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Countdown to College Felice Rollins, The College Place
Now • Register for the June SAT and or ACT • Start compiling your academic resume • Visit colleges and college fairs
This Summer • Visit college campuses • Work • Volunteer • SAT/ACT Prep
September/October • Continue to visit colleges • Attend college fairs • Take SAT/ACT again • Narrow list of potential colleges to four to six • Ask for letters of recommendation • Apply for scholarships
November/December • Complete college applications • Keep your grades up • Continue applying for scholarships
January/February • Complete the FAFSA (Financial Aid Application) • Complete the CSS Profile (if necessary) • Follow up on all college applications • Keep applying for scholarships
March/April • Wait for acceptance letters • Wait for financial aid awards • Contact schools that have put you on the waitlist • DON’T wait to apply for scholarships • Make school deposit by May 1st
May - August • Pay close attention to all mail you receive from your school and follow up quickly • Attend orientation (parents too!) • Save as much money as you can
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