Class of 2009 Timeline

First Quarter

Look at your classes, credits, G.P.A. and activities and make sure they reflect what you want to show to college representatives and employers.

1. Graduation Requirements: English (4 yrs.), Physical Education (2yrs),

U.S. History 1 & 2, and have 100 credits (25 during your senior year).

Practice for your SAT, there are books available in the library and the College Board website has online practice tests to help get you ready. www.collegeboard.com
Fill out Senior Interview Form if you haven’t done so already.
Make appointment with your guidance counselor for Senior Interview.
Sign-up for tutoring with your Guidance Counselor. Do not wait until it is too late!!
Ask teachers, who know you well and think highly of you to write Letters of Recommendation for college and/or employment.
Check LCHS Website for upcoming dates and times for college visits and fairs.

Take your SAT/ACT Tests, Be sure to be well rested and prepared so you don’t have any extra stress the day of the test! You Can Do It!
Narrow College Choices and Start your Applications.
Be aware of deadlines, especially if you have plans to apply for Early Action or Early Admissions.
Sign up for November SAT/ACT if you are trying to improve your scores.

Second Quarter

Finalize Applications: Completed Applications, Transcripts, Resume, Application Fee or Waiver, and Letters of Recommendation.
Financial Aid Applications:

1. Learn about applications, procedures, and deadlines.

2. Complete FAFSA/ CSS Profile.

3. Apply to Individual Schools for Aid

4. Check out the TRIO program and see if they can help you with that.

Research and apply for scholarships. Guidance will be starting a Scholarship Board in December and refreshing the applications regularly as deadlines pass and new scholarships become available. Read Applications Carefully !
Second Quarter Grades are sent as requested.
If you haven’t passed the MCAS note the dates of the November Retest.

Third Quarter

2. Review & Discuss financial aid awards with your family.

3. Discuss financing options with school.

Register and study for the SAT and ACT exams.
Start investigation private scholarships, organizations that your family is affiliated with and other student aid programs.

Register for the SAT Reasoning and/or Subject Tests and any other exams, if you haven’t already done so. Continue to study for your exams.

Scheduling for Grade 12 begins. See your teachers and/or Department Heads for recommendations for Honors and AP courses.
Sign up for College Fair at the Bay State College Fair.
If you are still working on passing that final MCAS Subject be aware of upcoming testing.

April vacation is a great time to visit colleges; they are not on vacation so you can get an idea of what the campus is like in full swing.
Have a family discussion about college costs and financial options. It’s never too early to prepare/ invest for your future.

If you are still working on passing that final MCAS Subject be aware of upcoming testing.
Take the SAT/ACT and any Advanced Placement Exams that you are signed up for.
Register to take the SAT & ACT exams in your senior year

July/August

Enjoy your summer !!!! Continue to visit colleges, do your summer reading/assignments, work part-time, save some money and try to RELAX