 Check your transcripts to make sure you have all the credits you need to get into your college(s) of choice.

 Make sure you meet the requirements (including any transcript requirements) for all the colleges to which you apply. Double-check the deadlines.

 Give any recommendation forms to the appropriate teachers or counselors with stamped, college-addressed, envelopes making certain that your portion of the forms are filled out completely and accurately.

 Research and apply for scholarships now! If you do not receive an offer right away, keep applying. Recommended website www.collegefortexans.com  

OCTOBER

 Take SAT and/or ACT tests. If you are on free or reduced lunch, you can obtain a fee waiver from Mrs. Divine twice for each test. If not on free or reduce lunch, save your receipt of payment. After you take your test bring the receipt to the counseling center for a one time refund.  Have official scores sent by the testing agency to the colleges/ universities that have made your final list of schools.

 Begin “Path to Scholarships” program in English VI classes.  

NOVEMBER

 Attend local college fair and get information about colleges and university programs. Submit your college admission applications. All public Texas colleges/universities and some private or independent colleges/universities use Apply Texas Application for Admission (www.ApplyTexas.org).

 While some universities charge an application fee, you may qualify for a fee waiver. Speak to your guidance counselor, or call the admissions office.  

DECEMBER

 Schedule any required interviews.

 Continue to work on scholarships.   

JANUARY

 Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on or after January 1. Contact the financial aid office to see if you need additional financial aid forms and check into other financial aid options. In order to be considered for financial aid, you’ll need to submit these forms even if you haven’t been notified of your acceptance to the college(s) to which you applied. Call 1-888-311-8881 toll-free for instructions.

 Contact the admissions office of the college(s) to which you have applied to make sure that your information has been received, and that they have everything they need from you.  

FEBRUARY

 If you completed the FAFSA online (www.fafsa.gov.ed), you should receive your Student Aid Report (SAR) within two weeks.

 Check Chapel Hill High School schedule for our Financial Aid Night.

 Contact the financial aid office of the college(s) to which you have applied to make sure that your information has been received, and that they have everything they need from you.  

MARCH/APRIL

 If you haven’t received an acceptance letter from the college(s) to which you have applied, contact the admissions office.

 When you choose a college that has accepted you, you may be required to pay a non-refundable deposit for freshman tuition (this should ensure your place in the entering freshman class).  

MAY

 You should make a decision by May 1 as to which college you will be attending and notify the school by mailing your commitment deposit check. Many schools require that your notification letter be postmarked by this date.

 If you were placed on a waiting list for a particular college, and have decided to wait for an opening, contact that college and let them know you are still very interested.

 It’s not too late! If you have not completed college admission process, you can still be admitted to some colleges.