Senior College Planning Checklist
College is here! Most of the things below you should have already completed or in the process of completing. Take look at the list below to double check what you need to complete in your senior year.
Senior College Planning Checklist:
- Create a final draft of your resume that includes all of the activities you have participated in.
- Visit schools on your list.
- Narrow down your college list. Include in your list a combination of match, reach, and safety schools.
- Make a note of all application deadlines for each college on your list.
- Begin working on your college essays, and have them checked for content and grammar.
- Research testing requirements.
- Ask for recommendation letters in advance.
- Retake any standardized test if necessary.
- Submit early action applications for early decision. Double-check to make sure all parts are complete.
- Check to see if the colleges received your materials: applications, recommendation letters, etc.
- Maintain your grade point average. Colleges can rescind their acceptances if your grades drop drastically.
Comment below on what you’ve done so far and what you need to complete. 👇🏾
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All i have to do is retake my SAT and ACT
Thanks for replying Noah! The next test date for the SAT is March 10th, and the deadline to register is February 9th. Let us know if you need assistance registering for the test.
The next test date for the ACT is April 14th, and the deadline to registers is March 9th.
Let us know if you need assistance registering for the test.
List of SAT dates and deadlines
List of ACT dates and deadlines
I have to research testing requirements and ask for recommendations in advance
Thanks for replying! What school? do you need test requirements for?
When it comes to recommendation letters, it’s really important that you have those teachers and/or counselors who you have built strong relationships with write those letters. This really gives admissions reps good insight on who you are as a person and student from the perspective of the people who have worked closely with you over the years.
I did everything except make note of college deadlines, ask for recommendation letters and college essays if needed.
Great! Thanks for commenting. Try to use your phone to make note of important deadlines. Apple and Android both have calendar apps that allow you to keep track of deadlines and events. If you don’t have access to a phone, we have a personal planner that we can get to you.
When it comes to recommendation letters, it’s really important that you have those teachers and/or counselors who you have built strong relationships with write those letters. This really gives admissions reps good insight on who you are as a person and student from the perspective of the people who have worked closely with you over the years.
If you still need help with any essays, please let us know.
I have to apply for one more college and get some more information
Thanks for commenting! What other college are you applying to?
I applied to many colleges and got accepted to most schools but haven’t heard back from all my colleges yet ! I learned to call and check up with the schools on my acceptance letters or what not.
That’s great! Thanks for replying. You should definitely hear something soon.
I need to take the SAT test again
Great! Thanks for replying. The next test date is March 10th, and the deadline to register is February 9th. Let us know if you need assistance registering for the test. Also, don’t forget that you can practice on Khan Academy as well.