five step summary guide for HS seniors

College Prep

why go to college

making a personal assessment

what kind of career and major

achieving success in college

College Search

4-yr colleges and universities

community colleges

online degrees and programs

vocational career schools

College Admit

what' needed to get in

admission tests and application forms

essays and recommendations

high school transcripts

College Finance

calculating college costs

review the financial aid process

financial aid options

student loans, scholarships, other aid

College Move

developing study skills

college packing checklist

shopping for and moving to college

building discipline and success in college

HS senior college planning calendar

Start

visit colleges

Sept

select colleges

Oct

submit application

Nov

analyze costs

Dec

collect aid info

Jan

file FAFSA form

Feb

process SAR

Mar

review aid steps

Apr

view award letter

May

finalize selection

Jun

arrange moving

Jul

get ready to go

HS Junior college planning calendar

Fall Semester

analyze job trends

Winter Semester

search colleges

April

compare colleges

May

start application

Summer

visit colleges

Freshmen-Sophomore planning calendar

 

Freshmen Plan

keep up the grades

 

 

Sophomore Plan

prepare for college exams