Grade 12 Information
Timeline
September
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Ask teachers for letters of recommendations (at least 2)
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Finalize your list of schools and visit any colleges you missed during the summer if possible
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Start the Common Application if you haven’t done so
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Register for the October SAT if necessary
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Attend area college fairs at CCM, William Paterson, and Fairleigh Dickinson University (if necessary)
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Complete Blanket Transcript Form
October - November
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Prepare information you need for college applications (essay, activity resume, brag sheets, etc)
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Continue to complete your applications (online and/or Common App) for the colleges you are applying to
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Register for November or December SAT (if necessary)
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Make an appointment with your counselor for a recommendation letter if required by any of your colleges
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Attend Financial Aid Night at PHS
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File the FAFSA online starting October 1st
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Request transcripts for each school at least 2 weeks before each deadline
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Send in Early Decision(ED) and Early Action(EA) applications – typically due Nov. 1 or Nov. 15th
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Request MP 1 grades be sent to EA/ED schools if required by the colleges
December
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Finish submitting all applications –seriously
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Begin checking Naviance for scholarships
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Last chance to take the SAT
January
February - March
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Send Mid-year grades to colleges – Google Form request (emailed in January)
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March 1st is the final deadline for rolling admission schools
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Review your financial aid packages and contact financial aid office with any questions
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Continue applying for scholarships, watch those deadlines carefully!
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Keep your grades up!
April - May
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Visit schools where you were accepted – Attend Accepted Student Days
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Make final decision on where to attend and submit your deposit by May 1st
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Update college decisions on Naviance
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Inform other colleges that you plan to enroll elsewhere
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Take AP exams if applicable
June
Keep your grades up throughout Senior Year!! This is not the end – it’s just the beginning!