Senior Corner

Senior Pre-College Calendar and Checklist

August

Review your career plans and decide which school is right for you

Visit some college campuses

Narrow your college list to no more than five schools

Request catalogs and admission information

Visit the College/Career Center for registration materials and test dates for the SAT and/or the ACT

September

Meet with admissions representatives who are visiting your school

Make a list of test names, dates, fees and registration deadlines for college admissions and financial aid applications

Begin asking teachers, guidance counselors, and employers for letters of recommendation to include with your admissions and or scholarship applications

October

Take the SAT and/or ACT

Work on admissions application essays

Visit your top school choices. Interview students, faculty and staff

Attend special programs such as college fairs and financial aid nights

Find out which financial aid applications your college choices require and when the forms are due

Some private universities may require that you register for CSS/Financial Aid Profile at this time. This determines your qualifications for private school aid.

Begin preparing your college applications. Make copies of your records

November

Take the SAT and/or ACT if needed

Obtain financial aid applications. Read them carefully to determine what information is required and when the applications are due

Continue completing your college applications

December

Apply to Bright Futures Scholarship

Pick up a free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) from your school's college/ career center. Begin working on it, but DO NOT SUBMIT IT BEFORE JANUARY 1

January-May

Complete your FAFSA application

Apply scholarships, scholarships and more scholarships!!

TSIC of Sarasota will host various workshops and seminars throughout the year to help prepare you for college. Please do not hesitate to contact us with questions.