Weekly HS College Planning Tip …

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College Planning Tip for the Week of:
Sunday November 28, 2010

Doing a Quick Checklist!

Start the December Month by
Reviewing a Checklist of Prior Tasks

Your college applications should be sent this month for regular submission. Use your holiday to become familiar with the student financial aid process.

checklist of prior monthly tasks that should be completed
Have you decided on a college or trade school to attend after high school: see the September plan to get started
Complete and submit your college application.

Most college admission deadlines are in January. Make sure all official transcripts and reports are sent to your colleges. Schedule any interviews that may be required.
Visit your preferred college campus,
talk to alumni and schedule campus interviews:
Finish your college essays;
have someone critique:
Check your dates
if you are taking any college entrance exams. Make sure test scores are being sent to your select colleges
For those who did early submission:
check with your colleges to make sure they have all of the information. Early admission notices will start arriving. Make sure you reply to school requests.

If you have been accepted, you must notify them of your decision (with required deposit money) by early next month. Watch the deadlines.

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2 Comments on "Weekly HS College Planning Tip …"

  1. Susie Watts 11/29/2010 at 3:36 pm ·

    As a college consultant, I think you have offered some good advice for high school seniors. Sometimes with the holidays approaching, they lose their steam at a time when they can’t afford to. Your checklist is a good reminder of what still needs to be done.

    College Direction
    Denver, Colorado

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