Senior Year Timeline

• Retake the ACT/SAT - colleges use your best score for admissions and scholarships.

• Narrow your college selection.

1. continue your campus visits
2. talk to admission representatives who visit your school
3. attend the college air near you
4. seek advice from your parents adn guidance counselor
5. use EducationQuest's in-house or online college selection resources

• Request letters of recommendation.

• Complete 3 - 4 college applications.

• Apply for scholarships. Good resources are:

1. the online ScholarshipQuest at www.educationquest.org
2. the college you plan to attend
3. your guidance counselor
4. EducationQuest's in-house resources
5. the school's website

• Update your Activities Resume - record your leadership positions and continue to get involved.

• Prepare for FAFSA time:

1. apply for a PIN at www.pin.ed.gov
2. attend the financial aid program in your area
3. use EducationQuest's College Funding Estimator to estimate your FAFSA results
4. file your taxes early for reporting on the FAFSA

• Complete the FAFSA before your college's priority deadline. File online at www.fafsa.ed.gov or make an appointment with EducationQuest for free assistance.

• Expect acceptance letters from the colleges you applied to.

• Continue to apply for scholarships.

• As a follow-up to the FAFSA, you should:

1. expect your Student Aid Report (SAR)
2. verify financial aid information with your college - if they require it
3. expect award letters from the colleges listed on your FAFSA
4. compare award letters from the schools

• Select a college after careful consideration of all your options.

• Make your housing deposit at the college you selected.

• Apply for student and parent loans if you need them.
  

• Attend the orientation program at your college.