Senior Year by the Month
August - September
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Continue to research colleges and go to campus visits.
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Consider attending the National College Fair in Mpls.
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Review list of colleges visiting Naviance and sign up.
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Check test dates for ACT, SAT, ASVAB or the Accuplacer.
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Start working on your resume.
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Research scholarships and keep track of deadlines.
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Create your Federal Student Aid (FSA) ID at fsaid.ed.gov
October
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The FAFSA application is now open! You should receive your Student Aid Report (SAR) within a few weeks.
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Determine your 3-5 colleges that you will apply to and start your applications. Keep track of deadlines!
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If applying “early decision” or “early action” send your application now. Be sure that you know the difference.
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Check out the MN Office of Higher Education web site for a list of FREE college apps in October.
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Attend a Financial Aid or FAFSA completion night at HHS.
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Determine if you are using the Common App. If YES, you must see your counselor before starting.
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Complete your resume.
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Continue working on scholarship applications.
November
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Complete your college applications and send before Thanksgiving.
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Pay the application fee (if applicable)
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Send your ACT scores through ACT.org
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Request and pay for your transcript through Family Connections.
December - January
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Apply for the Local Scholarship Program. Proofread your essay!
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Keep track of deadlines and any correspondence from the colleges you have applied to.
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Check if your college offers additional scholarships in a separate application.
February - March
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Update Naviance with college acceptance / denials.
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Touch base with your counselor.
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Compare acceptance letters, financial aid packages and scholarship offers between colleges.
April - May
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Notify colleges of your intent by May 1st.
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Review your financial aid package and determine if additional funding will be required.
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Complete all materials that were mailed to you (health forms, room and board forms, meal plans, etc).
June
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Request and pay for your final transcript through Naviance. It should arrive at your college by July 1st.
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Don't panic if your college sends you a notice that your final transcript is missing. They are notorious for sending blanket emails to students, even if it does not apply to you. First ask yourself 1) Did I request my final transcript? 2) Did I pay for my final transcript? Check Parchment for any messages.
The Counseling & Career Center offices ARE NOT OPEN over the summer break.