SENIORS

 

This will be an extremely busy year for you, applying to colleges and universities, writing essays, gathering your recommendations, and taking the SAT’s.  This page will hopefully keep you up on your deadlines so they will not pass you by.

 

September

1. Arrange for a parent conference with Mr. Peter Andersen or Ms. Stephanie Sears to discuss your college planning.

2. You should complete a resume of your high school work, activities, etc.  This will help you in the college application process and will also benefit the faculty who will be writing your recommendations.

3. Take any necessary entrance tests.  The SATs are scheduled in the fall.  Registration booklets and sample tests are located in guidance.

4. Many schools require letters of recommendations. Notify those people you plan to use as references.

5. Come to Guidance to look through our catalogs and pick up applications.  If your college / university requires an essay, begin planning with your English teacher.

6. Parents must phone the school if you are going to be absent because of a college visit.

 

2007-08 Test Dates and Registration Deadlines

2007-08 Test Dates	Test	U.S. Registration Deadlines*		International Registration Deadlines**
		Regular	Late (a fee applies)	Early (International only)	Regular
October 6, 2007	SAT & Subject Tests	September 10, 2007	September 14, 2007	N/A	September 10, 2007†
November 3, 2007	SAT & Subject Tests	October 2, 2007	October 11, 2007	September 12, 2007	October 2, 2007†
December 1, 2007	SAT & Subject Tests	October 30, 2007	November 8, 2007	October 10, 2007	October 30, 2007†
January 26, 2008	SAT & Subject Tests	December 26, 2007	January 4, 2008	December 5, 2007	December 26, 2007†
March 1, 2008	SAT only	January 29, 2008	February 7, 2008	N/A	N/A†
May 3, 2008	SAT & Subject Tests	April 1, 2008	April 10, 2008	March 12, 2008	April 1, 2008†
June 7, 2008	SAT & Subject Tests	May 6, 2008	May 15, 2008	April 16, 2008	May 6, 2008†

*Important Information for U.S. Registration Deadlines:

§                     U.S. deadlines apply to students testing in the U.S., U.S. Territories, and Puerto Rico.

§                     Mailed U.S. registration materials must be postmarked by the U.S. deadlines.

§                     On March 1, only the SAT Reasoning Test™ is offered.

§                     Sunday administrations occur the day after each Saturday test date, for students who cannot test on Saturday due to religious reasons.

§                     The Language Tests with Listening are offered only in November and only at selected test centers.

**Important Information for International Registration Deadlines:

§                     International deadlines apply to anyone testing outside of the U.S., U.S. Territories, and Puerto Rico.

§                     Mailed international registration materials must be received by the international deadlines.

§                     There is no late registration for international testing. Online and telephone re-registrations must be completed by the international deadline dates listed above.

§                     Students registering through an International Representative must submit their paper registration with full payment by the early registration deadline.

§                     On March 1, the SAT is not offered, outside the U.S., U.S. Territories, and Puerto Rico.

§                     Sunday administrations occur the day after each Saturday test date, for students who cannot test on Saturday due to religious reasons.

§                     The Language Tests with Listening are offered only in November.

 

January

Apply for need-based state and/or federal financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Forms available in the Guidance Office.

 

April, May, and June

Keep track of acceptance, rejections, and financial aid awards.

Reply promptly to each college to notify them of your decision.

Pay close attention to deadlines.

Promptly submit deposits required for admission and housing at the college you will attend.

 

COLLEGE OPEN HOUSES

 

Posters containing information about colleges and their open houses are displayed on the bulletin board outside of Guidance.

 

 

 

COLLEGE APPLICATIONS

 

*****TIMING IS EVERYTHING ….ALLOW SEVERAL WEEKS TO OBTAIN APPLICATION MATERIALS, SEVERAL WEEKS FOR YOUR PART TO BE COMPLETED, AND TWO WEEKS FOR THE GUIDANCE OFFICE TO PROCESS YOUR APPLICATION.*****

 

*****ANY APPLICATION THAT HAS A JANUARY 1^ST DEADLINE SHOULD BE HANDED IN NO LATER THAN

MONDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2007.*****