Senior Timeline - Planning for Your Future

TIMELINE FOR THE CLASS OF 2010

FIRST QUARTER

Graduation Requirements:  Make sure you have credit and course requirements in

place. You must pass required course work and the MCAS ELA, Math and Biology exams

Schedule testing:  ACT / SAT & SAT Subject Tests / TOEFL

Senior Interview Form:  Fill out and return to Guidance

Senior Meeting:  Make appointment with Guidance Counselor.

Review Procedures / Requirements:

            Note important deadlines for:  Admissions, Applications, and Scholarships.

Narrow College Choices: Talk with College reps; schedule campus visits. 

*When scheduling a college visit during a school day, seniors must see their counselor for approval.  Once approval has been given, submit a note from a parent to Mr. Constantino, at least one day before visit date. A verification note from the college must be sent to the Attendance Office.

***EARLY DECISION APPLICANTS NEED TO COMPLETE PACKETS BY DUE DATE.

SECOND QUARTER

Finalize Applications:  Completed application, transcripts, resume, application fee, and

letters of recommendation.  Visit college if interview required.

Financial Aid Applications: 

1.      Learn about applications, procedures, and deadlines.

2.      Complete FAFSA / CSS Profile. (FAFSA cannot be submitted until Jan. 2010) 

3.      Apply to individual schools for aid.

Scholarships:  Need based / Merit based.  Continue looking for local and national.

Grades:  Second quarter grades sent as requested.

THIRD QUARTER

Await Responses / Acceptances: 

Inform Counselor of Acceptances / Rejection by bringing in the letter from the college and giving a copy to Guidance.

Make college choice. 

·        Consider housing options. 

·        Review financial aid awards. 

·        Discuss financing options with school.

SCHOLARSHIPS:  Note deadlines and requirements.

FOURTH QUARTER

Take AP Exams

Notify Colleges of Decision by May 1:  Send deposit. Arrange for final transcript to be sent. 

Scholarships:  Send thank you notes for any award given.

Financing:  Decide on your financial options.  Apply for loans.