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June Checklist
June Checklist
Register for and take the ACT/SAT so that your test scores can be included in your college and scholarship applications
July Checklist
July Checklist
Complete Senior Essay before the school year begins
Complete summer program or internship and add to resume
Clarify your educational goals post-high school graduation and your career goals
Think about what type of support you need to reach your goals
August Checklist
August Checklist
Complete your resume and senior essay for inclusion in college and scholarship applications
Update your resume with awards, honors, paid or volunteer work, and extracurricular activities -- emphasize leadership roles
September Checklist
September Checklist
Schedule a meeting with your guidance counselor to discuss the upcoming year
Ask trusted teachers, supervisors, etc for Letters of Recommendation
These should be followed up with thank you notes. Make sure to express gratitude to these individuals for taking time out of their schedule to write you a letter.
Begin completing college admissions applications by the priority deadlines
Many Florida schools have a deadline of November 1st
Search partnership schools for their priority deadlines (Contact Sheila if you are unsure)
Your list of schools should be narrowed down to 8
FSA ID should be created before October 1st to prepare for the FAFSA application
October Checklist
October Checklist
Complete College Comparison Worksheet and list of colleges
Finalize your list of colleges and applications
Make sure you have at least begun all applications
Many Florida schools have a deadline of November 1st
Begin researching scholarships and submitting applications
Complete FAFSA application as soon as possible
FAFSA opens on October 1st
Try narrowing down your list of 8 schools to 6
Research scholarship opportunities
Scholarship Connector
Community Foundation of Collier County
Guadalupe Center Scholarships
November Checklist
November Checklist
Submit Florida school applications
SAT/ACT scores, transcripts, and FAFSA should all be submitted as well
Search for scholarships in your area
Talk to your guidance counselor
Talk to your Guadalupe Coordinator
December Checklist
December Checklist
Write thank-you notes to anyone who helped you along the way
guidance counselors, recommenders, teachers, coordinators, mentors, coaches, etc.
January Checklist
January Checklist
Continue strong in classes
Your grades may affect your admittance status to a college
February/March Checklist
February/March Checklist
Acceptance Letters and Financial Aid offers will begin to arrive. Gather all of your materials for your discussion with your coordinators.
Begin analyzing the College Cost Comparison Worksheet to help you come to a final decision
April Checklist
April Checklist
Continue applying for scholarships
Continue the thought process from Junior year about deciding a major and career choice for post high school
What career path will follow?
Will I need additional schooling past undergraduate?
Complete a Career Readiness program to make sure your interests follow the major you have decided on
Does this major/career match my interests?
If you have not done so already, make your final college decision and notify your college
Many colleges ask for confirmation deposits by May 1st. You are able to use your Guadalupe Scholarship for these deposits
May Checklist
May Checklist
Accept financial aid awards from schools and review loans, if necessary
Send all final transcripts.
Transcripts from IHS and FGCU/FSW (if attended)
June/August Checklist
June/August Checklist
Attend Freshman Orientation
Finalize your financial aid package
Find your required textbooks in your syllabi and search for the best place to purchase
Amazon, Chegg, college bookstore, eBay, Google Play Books, etc.
Tutor Corps Materials
Tutor Corps Materials
Scholarships
Scholarships
FAFSA
FAFSA
College Applications
College Applications
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