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Countdown to College. Felice Rollins, The College Place. Now. Register for the June SAT and or ACT Start compiling your academic resume Visit colleges and college fairs. This Summer . Visit college campuses Work Volunteer SAT/ACT Prep. September/October . Continue to visit colleges
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Countdown to College Felice Rollins, The College Place
Now • Register for the June SAT and or ACT • Start compiling your academic resume • Visit colleges and college fairs
This Summer • Visit college campuses • Work • Volunteer • SAT/ACT Prep
September/October • Continue to visit colleges • Attend college fairs • Take SAT/ACT again • Narrow list of potential colleges to four to six • Ask for letters of recommendation • Apply for scholarships
November/December • Complete college applications • Keep your grades up • Continue applying for scholarships
January/February • Complete the FAFSA (Financial Aid Application) • Complete the CSS Profile (if necessary) • Follow up on all college applications • Keep applying for scholarships
March/April • Wait for acceptance letters • Wait for financial aid awards • Contact schools that have put you on the waitlist • DON’T wait to apply for scholarships • Make school deposit by May 1st
May - August • Pay close attention to all mail you receive from your school and follow up quickly • Attend orientation (parents too!) • Save as much money as you can
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