HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR YEAR

October

Make a final list of schools that interest you and keep a file of deadlines and required admission items for each school.

Think about a "Top 5" list of schools. You may want to list a "competitive" school and an "easy" school, with a few others in between.

If you will be leaving home to go to college, find out NOW about University Housing (Dorms). Students perform better academically, make more friends more quickly, spend less money, and are generally happier with their college experience when they live in a dorm. Some campuses have early applications deadlines, so check it out NOW.

Take SAT and/or ACT tests. Have the official scores sent by the testing agency to the colleges/universities that have made your final list of schools. Register for December or January SAT I and/or SAT II tests, if necessary.

Continue thinking about and beginning writing (if you have not already started) any essays to be included with your applications.

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