August/September

    • Finalize your college list
    • Read over applications
    • Create Common App account @ if you are applying to any Common App schools
    • Start writing college essay(s). Ask for help from your English teacher and/or from College & Career Services.
    • If you need a Counselor Recommendation Letter, complete the "Class of" Pre-Recommendation Survey found in your SchooLinks To Dos.
    • Ask teachers to write a letter of recommendation if one or more of your schools require Teacher Recommendation Letter(s). Follow SchooLinks instructions.
    • Attend College Representative Visits and/or visit college campuses virtually.

Early October

    • Submit applications online for public, state schools and those schools with Priority Deadlines, Early Decision and/or Early Action.
    • Request ACT and/or SAT Score Reports be sent directly to the schools to which you are applying from the testing agency ( or ), if required, or if a school is Test-Optional and you choose to send scores.
    • Complete and submit a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) as early as October 1.
    • Attend College Representative Visits and/or visit college campuses.

November

    • Submit applications online for public, state schools and those schools with Priority Deadlines, Early Decision and/or Early Action.
    • Request ACT and/or SAT Score Reports be sent directly to the schools to which you are applying from the testing agency ( or ), if required, or if a school is Test-Optional and you choose to send scores.
    • Complete and submit a FAFSA as early as October 1.
    • Attend College Representative Visits and/or visit college campuses.