College Admissions: A Timeline
Each school will have a slightly different process for their application. Use this as a *rough* outline of the steps you'll need to take to apply to your schools. Reach out to your college adviser for help!
Fall Semester
September
October
November
December
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Schedule an appointment with your College Adviser
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Calendly.com/mswashingtonadvises
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Create a College Folder to keep all college related documents/materials in one place
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Keep Working Hard- Colleges look at senior year grades
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Request Recommendations from teachers, coaches, mentors
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Register early for the SAT/ACT
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SAT: www.collegeboard.com
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ACT: www.actstudent.org
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Finalize list of 3-5 colleges to research (write down deadlines!)
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Complete RDS - you will want to have this done before you submit applications
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Consider applying for early action/early decision.
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Beginning filling out applications online through CFNC or Common App
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Begin preparing applications with Oct. and Nov. deadlines
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Begin writing application essays
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Attend a virtual information session! (more details to come!)
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Begin looking at scholarships ( private, local, institutional)
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Start a list of scholarships to apply for and include deadlines and requirements
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Create an FSA ID
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Fill out and SUBMIT your FAFSA (opens Oct. 1st)
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Register for November SAT if applicable
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Submit early action/early decision applications
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Submit applications with October deadlines
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Participate in FREE APPLICATION WEEK
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Ask a counselor about submitting a transcript to prospective colleges or visit CFNC
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Complete the CSS profile if your school requires it
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Submit applications with Nov. deadlines
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Work on your FAFSA!
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Register for Dec. SAT if Applicable
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Start preparing for applications due in January
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Make sure test scores have been sent by College Board and ACT
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Keep College Folder up to date!
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Work on financial aid worksheets: (www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov)
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Continue to work on applications with Jan. deadlines
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Keep working on FAFSA