High Point Regional School District

AUGUST:

• Review college applications & their requirements.
• Notify your counselor immediately if you discover a credit you are lacking.
• Students athletes: File with NCAA Clearinghouse if pursuing college athletic programs.

 

SEPTEMBER:

• Check deadlines for application submission. Review instructions for application and finalize any necessary essays.
• Request letters of recommendation from teachers, employers and counselors.
• Attend annual College & Career Info Fairs.
• Research scholarships available in the guidance office, library and/or private sector. 
• Register for SAT, ACT,  and SAT II as needed.
• Submit applications as early as possible .

OCTOBER:

• Review college application procedures necessary for such as essays and recommendations.
• Visit colleges whenever possible.

NOVEMBER:

• Provide mid-year reports to counselors, if requested by your college.
• Continue scholarship search; utilize information in the guidance office & internet.
• Review SAT II - Subject test requirements for school(s) to which you are applying.

DECEMBER:

•  FAFSA applications should be available in guidance during this month. You will probably need: Most recent Income Tax Return, W-2 and income records for the current year and/or other financial records.
• Do not submit FAFSA before Jan. 1.

JANUARY:

• Complete FAFSA forms and file them after Jan. 2, but be sure to meet the deadline for the fall semester.
• Do not wait to file FAFSA until you are admitted to the college. Check the application for completeness & errors to avoid delays.
• KEEP COPIES!
• PARENTS: File IRS returns early to determine financial aid eligibility.

FEBRUARY:

• Verify that all required forms have arrived at your colleges of choice.
• Verify that financial aid forms have been mailed.
• Watch the mail for college decisions.
• Continue scholarship search.

MARCH:

• Check final plans for housing at your college/university. Don't forget your deposit.
• Make sure you turned in everything required for admissions & financial aid, i.e., medical forms.
• Watch for award letters from colleges where you applied for aid. Respond by the deadline.
• Make final decisions on which college to attend. Send in paperwork & deposits by the deadlines.
• Notify other colleges where you applied, but will not attend.
• Register for AP Tests courses.

APRIL:

• Check on cap, gown & invitations for graduation.
• Complete follow-up paperwork for admissions, housing, orientation, financial aid, medical exams, etc.
• Request course descriptions and schedules from your college of choice.
• Start a file of college paperwork.

MAY/JUNE: 

• AP tests in May.
• Study for final exams! The final grades are sent to colleges.
• Attend summer orientation for college registration.
• Follow up on financial aid awards if you haven't heard anything yet.
• Finalize summer plans for jobs, classes, etc.
• Graduation
• Congratulations, High School Grads!