| September |
October |
November |
- Create an information file for each college on your list.
- Get off to a good academic start
- Plan college visits and interviews (remember to send a thank you
letter to each college you visit)
- Make a list of test names, registration deadlines, test dates,
college application deadlines.
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- Make an appointment to meet with your guidance counselor
- Work on your college essays
- Oswego County Counselors Annual College Day held at Oswego County
BOCES
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- Attend a financial Aid Night at your High School
- Send at least one college application by Thanksgiving
- Keep college files up to date with current information
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| December |
January |
February |
- Finish all draft applications and essays- review with your guidance
counselor, teacher and/or parent for accuracy and content
- Mail completed applications to colleges
- Ask teachers for recommendation letters (and provide them with an
envelope)
- Pick up a financial aid form (FAFSA)
from your guidance counselor's
office (or download FAFSA from the
web)
- NYS TAP will be processed by FAFSA
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- Complete and file the financial aid form ( FAFSA) after the 1st of
January
- Follow up on college applications sent. Make sure they have
all information needed.
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- Ensure that all colleges you have applied to have received the
results of your FAFSA
- Review Student Aid Report
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| March |
April |
May |
- Watch your mail for college responses
- Send any new materials to colleges which may help their admissions
decision
- Review Student Aid Report
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- Responses from colleges to which you applied should have arrived
- Choose the college you wish to attend
- Write "Thanks, but I've selected another college" letter
to colleges you will not attend
- If you are on a waiting list, write a "pleading letter"
and send any supporting materials you can - ask teachers and coaches
for assistance
- Review financial aid packages
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- Take the Advance Placement (AP) Exams
- Complete dormitory forms, if necessary
- Review financial aid packages.
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| June |
July |
August |
- Graduation -Congratulations!
- Plan college skill building, if necessaary
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- Make sure your college bill is paid for the first semester
- Possible summer job - remember, your books will cost about $500 each
semester of college
- Plan for things you will need to take to college to make your dorm
room livable
- Enjoy your summer - you've worked hard, you deserve it!!
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- Prepare for college
- Pack for your move to the dorm
- Contact your roommates (Colleges usually provide names, addresses,
phone numbers and email address, just for this purpose)
- Make the big move and start your new life as a college student!
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