College and Career Office discover. explore. prepare. Congratulations! You made it to senior year. The year will go quickly, and there is still so much to do. Keep pushing forward. Remember, if you are still feeling unsure about the best path for you after high school, make sure to speak with the College Advisors, Career Advisors, your family, trusted teachers and other adults. We are all here to support you as you make your plans and launch into the next phase of your life. You are making important decisions this year. Remember to keep up, take good care of yourself, and savor the moments too! Here are things that you should do/keep in mind this year to help yourself stay on the right track for your post-graduation plans: Fall Semester

! Stay on top of graduation requirements ! Create a timeline and list of deadlines; stay organized! ! Check in with college advisors regularly ! Register for SAT exam ! Request letters of recommendation by November 1st ! Ask your parent/guardian for a copy of their income tax returns (used for determining eligibility for opportunity programs) ! Finalize college list ! Complete all college applications by December 18th ! Follow up with all colleges to ensure documents have been received

12th Grade College Readiness Checklist

Spring Semester

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Check email and postal mail every day! Attend FAFSA workshop and apply for financial aid by February 29th. Complete all supplements and verification forms as quickly as possible Continue applying for scholarships [www.fastweb.com; www.highfivescholarships.com] Report all admission decisions to your college advisor as you receive them Review financial award letters as they arrive in March and April Discuss your college options amongst your family and college advisor Make a decision and submit a tuition deposit by May 1st!