Senior Year Check List 
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AUGUST

 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.

 Register for September ACT and October SAT. 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 reduced 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 of your choice. This will save you money later by not having to pay to have scores sent the college that you decide to go to. 

SEPTEMBER  

 Apply to a 4-year college in state and out of state. For in state applications, go to www.applytexas.org. If you used a fee waiver on the SAT or ACT then application fee waivers are also available through Mrs. Divine. 

 Register for the September CHHS SAT Prep Class online or in the counseling center.

 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  

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

OCTOBER

 Most university academic scholarship deadlines are in December. Check the College websites and meet with your counselor.

NOVEMBER

 Attend local college fair and get information about colleges and university programs. If you haven’t applied to a 4-year college or university yet…do it right away! (www.ApplyTexas.org).

DECEMBER

 Apply to Texas community colleges on www.applytexas.org.

 Schedule any required interviews.

 Continue to work on scholarships.   

JANUARY

 File 2010 income tax ASAP.

 Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) after January 1.  

 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

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

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

 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

 Take the THEA (required Texas college placement test) at CHHS for NO CHARGE. If you miss out on that opportunity you will have to pay to take it somewhere else.

 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).  

 Keep applying for scholarships!!! Read your newsletter from the Counseling Center and check the Financial Aid & Scholarship page of the website for information about local area scholarships. You can’t win unless you apply!

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

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.