In September, schedule a college planning conference with
your counselor. Decide whether an early decision application is appropriate.
Review transcript with counselor to make sure everything is in order.
Stay involved, with extracurricular activities.
Register for fall testing before December if needed. List
colleges who should receive scores at time of registration.
In the fall, meet with college admissions representatives
that visit the high school.
Finish any campus tours.
If you plan on participating in sports in college, visit
the following website:
Research scholarships through the counseling office and
by using websites such as www.finaid.com and www.fastweb.com
Ask colleges about scholarships for which you may qualify.
Discuss the college essay with an English teacher or your
counselor.
File your applications, either by mail or electronically,
early in you senior year in order to receive the most favorable consideration
from the colleges. Thanksgiving is suggested as a good deadline for first choice
applications. All other applications should be completed prior to December
vacation (deadline for transcripts is the beginning of December). It is your responsibility to pay
attention to deadlines. Remember 15 working days are required for
transcript requests.
Request either by mail or online that SAT scores be sent
directly to the colleges of your choice for an "official" score
report. For more information go to www.Collegeboard.com
Print extra copies or photocopy every application that
you send.
PennState applications should
be filed as early as possible after the start of the school year. Although PSU deadline
is November 30, applications are processed as soon as they
are complete.Standardized tests scores (SAT and/or ACT)
must be sent directly from the testing center. Failure to do so will delay
your application process.
