Fall Semester 2022

October

• FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is available for completion on October 1st, www.fafsa.ed.gov .
• FREE Application Day for in state colleges October 18-20th. Come to the College Center for help with application.
• Review your applications and college essays to ensure they are accurate and complete.
• Transcript requests are made in Naviance.
• Focus on Scholarship Applications. Refer to Scholarship Packet in College Center. You may be eligible for more scholarships than you think, so apply for as many as you can!

November

• Complete college apps by Thanksgiving.
• Nov 15th is CU Boulder - Early Action (non-binding) deadline (Regular Decision is Jan 11).
• Use scholarship search feature in Naviance. Save scholarships of interest.

December

• Dec 1^st is CSU Early Action (non-binding) deadline (Regular Decision is Feb 1).
• Keep looking/applying for scholarships - get your college paid for! See Mrs. Campbell for help.

Spring Semester 2023

January

• Stay Focused on coursework! Second semester grades are included on final Transcripts and can affect Merit Award amounts.

February

• Continue to check your email for communications from colleges you've applied to.

March

• Stay focused and keep studying - only a couple more months to go! Remember, colleges review your grades from your entire senior year.
• Visit a campus. Spring break is a great time to visit.

April

• Review your college acceptances and financial aid awards.
• Update your Naviance account about your college decision so we know where to send your final transcripts.

May

• The majority of colleges ask that you give them a decision by May 1 or June 1. This is when you need to have your deposit sent and your housing application completed if you intend to enroll.
• Take AP exams, if appropriate and request that your AP scores be sent to the college you will be attending.  

All Year

• Check you email account on a regular basis.
• Visit college campuses every chance you get!
• Transcript requests are made through Naviance.