HS College Planning Tip: week of Nov 30

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:

• CampusTours:
  www.campustours.com
  visit your college for an online tour:
  college search directory

Finish your college essays;
have someone critique:

• Essay resource and editing services:
  www.essayedge.com

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.

Search diligently for potential scholarship awards:

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