Junior/Senior Year Timeline
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Junior/Senior Year Month to Month Planner
JUNIOR YEAR
September - Sign up for the SAT
- Begin to prepare for the SAT
October November-December - Search for colleges.
- Explore majors and careers.
January - Register online for spring SAT tests (www.co1legeboard.com/reg).
February - Talk to teachers about taking SAT Subject Tests this spring.
- Consider taking Advanced Placement (AP) classes in the fall.
March - Visit colleges while they’re in session (visit www.collegeboard.com/visits) for tips.
- Plan a summer job/internship/summer class. (visit www.collegeboard.com/visits) for advice.
April - Study for the spring SAT.
May June - Study for Finals.
- Begin summer job/internship/classes etc.
July-August - Narrow your college list.
- Gather applications and financial aid information from colleges.
SENIOR YEAR
September - Register for fall SAT.
- Begin search for college scholarships.
- Search colleges and look for application deadlines (www.collegeboard.com/collegesearch) for information.
- Prepare for the SAT.
October - Take the SAT.
- Request recommendations from teachers.
- Meet early decision and early action application deadlines.
- Start all other college applications.
- Write your college application essays.
November - Send SAT scores online to meet application deadlines
- Student and parent sign up for a PIN number at www.pin.ed.gov, for the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) for January.
December - Check with Registrar (KH 1045) to see that your name is spelled correctly for diplomas.
January - Complete the FAFSA online before deadlines.
- Send transcripts to colleges.
February - Apply for financial aid before priority deadlines, to receive the most aid.
March - Explore majors for college.
May - Inform counselors of your future plans by completing survey in English class (will appear in Commencement Program).
June - Study for Finals.
- Send final transcript to your colleges.
- Join the Arts High Alumni Association (see school website).
July - Notify the financial aid office of your college about any scholarships you’ve been offered.
- Prepare for college in the Fall.
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