Senior+Year+Time+Line

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 * =__DATE__= || = __**SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER**__ =

and activities
 * Use a planner to keep track of your college application materials, assignments,

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 * Make an appointment to meet with the college/post secondary counselor (room

view schedule of college representative visits, scholarships, employment and enrichment opportunities
 * Visit GWHS college/career website at www.**gwhscollege.wikispaces**.com to

108 or online at: [|www.collegeboard.com] or www. actstudent.org
 * Register and take the SAT/ACT. Registration information is available in room

School Credit Recovery classes, if necessary
 * Review your credits with your general counselor. Register for Saturday/After

colleges for applications, catalogues and viewbooks
 * Finalize the list of colleges and universities to which you will apply. Email

recommendation, personal essay & resume.
 * Begin to gather information needed for applications i.e., letters of

applications and sending transcripts in the GWHS College Planning Guide
 * Complete online or paper applications. Refer to your directions for completing


 * Attend College Fairs.

counselor to request letter of recommendation if needed.
 * Request college recommendations from your teachers – meet with college guidance

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 * Athletes, register with the NCAA eligibility center at

= = =__ **NOVEMBER/DECEMBER** __=
 * Research scholarship opportunities and request application materials


 * Take SAT and have scores sent to colleges.


 * Register for the December ACT


 * Continue to submit applications for college admission

admission
 * Obtain appropriate financial aid applications from schools you are applying to for


 * Consult college counselor to review your “smart list” colleges worksheet


 * Attend GWHS Financial Aid Night. (in December)


 * Make copies of everything you send through the mail or online


 * Submit Scholarship applications before deadlines

at [|www.pin.ed.gov] to begin the financial aid process
 * Apply for U.S. Department of Education personal identification number(PIN) online

between November 1st and 15th
 * Remember that application deadlines for early admissions programs are usually

Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
 * Start to gather financial documents and materials required for filing the Free

recommendation = = = __ **JANUARY/FEBRUARY/MARCH** __ =
 * Remind teachers and counselors about deadlines for submitting letters of

as possible
 * Ask parents to file their 2011 federal income tax return as soon after January 1, 2011

(online) beginning January 1, 2012. Attend a Financial Aid Workshop at GWHS.
 * Have your parents gather financial records from previous year. Complete FAFSA

Notify Mr. Bachmann if documents are missing from the application
 * Monitor applications to be sure that all materials are sent and received in time-


 * It’s not too late. Submit applications if you have not already done so!

Check the SAR for errors and return ONLY if corrections need to be made
 * You will receive a Student Aid report in response to the FAFSA you submitted.


 * Continue to complete and submit scholarship applications before deadlines

=__ **APRIL/MAY** __=

Check in with that person every few weeks about the status of your financial aid package
 * Identify a financial aid contact at each college where you have been accepted.

college/school you will attend.
 * After reviewing your financial aid award letters, send your deposit to the

not attend
 * Notify other colleges/post secondary schools that have accepted you that you will


 * If applicable, and still available, apply for CORE Scholarship (4/1/12-6/1/12)

= **JUNE** =


 * Complete and return senior survey to college/post secondary counselor

been awarded to you for your freshmen year of college
 * Notify college/post secondary counselor of any grants/scholarships that you have

mailed to the school you have chosen to attend ||
 * Bring stamped, addressed envelope to transcript secretary so a final transcript can be