Senior+Timeline


 * CLASS of 2015 Timeline **  ** What to Do and When to Do It Calendar **

**__ SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER __**
 * ** Register for the October/November SAT or ACT-register online if you haven’t taken **** either test and will be applying to a four year college this year. **
 * ** Talk with college representatives at College Day on September 25 from 8 -9:15am in THS Cafeteria. **
 * ** Have an individual conference with your counselor to look over graduation requirements and **** discuss future plans **
 * ** Investigate the colleges to which you plan to apply. **
 * ** Narrow your college choices to 3 or 4 schools. **
 * ** Become very familiar with college websites: Ex: www.CFNC.org and [|www.collegeboard.com] **
 * ** Begin filling out college applications. (Apply online-or get applications in Student Services) **
 * ** Ask selected people to write recommendations for college and scholarship applications-give at **** least a 2 week notice to counselors and teachers. **
 * ** Prepare a resume of activities and awards. Share with those writing recommendation letters. **
 * ** Check the THS SCHOLARSHIPS website for available scholarships and other important **** information. **
 * ** Set up college visits. Call Admissions Offices to arrange a tour. Register online with the college of **** interest. **
 * ** If you plan to play college sports, register online with the NCAA Clearinghouse **** ([|www.eligibilitycenter.org]). **

**__ NOVEMBER/DECEMBER __**
 * ** Take or retake SAT or ACT to improve your score. Check testing deadlines in Student Services or **** online at [|**www.collegeboard.com**] or [|www.actstudent.org]. **
 * ** Complete college applications. Remember “the earlier the better” **
 * ** Pay attention to scholarship opportunities that are available on the THS SCHOLARSHIPS website. **
 * ** Keep watching those deadlines! Scholarship searches are your responsibility! **
 * ** You can request a PIN for you and a parent to use when applying for financial aid online **** ([|www.fafsa.gov.ed]) **
 * ** VISIT your college choices before making a final decision. **
 * ** Get a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) online mid December. (Do NOT apply until **** after January 1, 2014!) **
 * ** Begin to gather materials and financial information for the FAFSA. **
 * ** Enjoy the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays!!!!!!!!! **

** HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!! **  **__ JANUARY __**
 * ** Begin gathering income tax data for the FAFSA. Start the application process because many **** colleges award money on a “first come, first serve basis”. **
 * ** Apply for a FAFSA PIN if you haven't already done so. **
 * ** Request first semester grades to be sent to colleges who ask for them. **
 * ** Double-check with prospective colleges about additional financial aid forms and requirements. **
 * ** Review your updated transcript. Contact your counselor if you note a problem on the transcript. **
 * ** Make sure you end up very strong with first semester grades because many colleges will request **** your first semester transcript before making a final decision on admissions. **

**__ FEBRUARY/MARCH __**
 * ** Fight that senioritis by keeping your grades up. You are accepted to college "pending the **** successful completion of your senior year coursework." (That means any acceptance is **** conditional until the final transcript is in!) **
 * ** Send in the FAFSA by mid-February if at all possible! FAFSA DAY is February 22. Register online **** at CFNC.org or contact Tammy at the SECU Dunn Branch for an appointment 892-0434 **
 * ** Continue applying for scholarships. Watch the THS SCHOLARSHIPS website. **
 * ** You should receive acceptance letters from colleges by no later than March 31st unless you have been deferred/wait listed. **

**__ APRIL __**
 * ** It's time to make that final college choice decision if you haven't already done so! **
 * ** Accept an admissions offer and notify other colleges you have been accepted at to decline their **** offer. **
 * ** If you are wait-listed and wish to be kept in consideration, be sure to advise the college. **
 * ** Finalize plans for housing and financial aid. **
 * ** Make any required deposits to the college you plan to attend. Watch those deadlines! **
 * ** You should receive your financial aid offers by mid-April. If you've not done so yet, call the college **** financial aid office. **

**__ MAY __**
 * ** Complete all forms from the college you have chosen to attend **
 * ** Notify your counselor of your final choice and of any scholarships you have been awarded. **
 * ** Request that your final transcript be sent to the college you have decided to attend. A request **** form will be given to you from Student Services prior to graduation. **
 * ** Plan to attend Senior Scholarship Night at THS on May 20. **