We would love to see you attend SAGU AIC! To help you prepare for admissions, here is a recommended timeline for your senior year of high school, adapted from Collegebound.net.
September
Sign up for the SAT/ACT again.
Double-check that your courses meet graduation requirements.
Get shining letters of recommendation from your fan club of teachers and employers.
Make plans to visit during your next long weekend or break.
October
Make plans to attend the upcoming SAGU AIC Campus Days.
If you forgot to register for the SAT or the ACT, do it now!
Speak with your college advisor as often as you can.
Start filling out your application.
Attempt a first draft of your application essay and resume.
November
Pick up your FAFSA, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
Meet again with your college advisor.
Finish up your applications and schedule a visits.
Take the SAT again.
Pick up student financial aid application forms.
December
Register again for the SAT or ACT.
The holiday break gives you lots of time to finish your essay and resume, not to mention the application.
January
Write it on your calendar – “January is Financial Aid Awareness Month.”
If you haven’t yet picked it up, et FAFSA, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
Make a copy of your family’s tax returns for future reference.
Is your application submitted?
Search the Internet for specific scholarship and financial aid info.
Check your mail for decisions on those early admission applications.
February
Check out financial aid available from church groups, labor unions, and other organizations.
Is your application submitted?
March
Do you need to register for Advanced Placement (AP) exams?
Remember those tax return copies? Keep them on hand.
Financial aid deadlines are approaching. Don’t miss them.
If you haven’t visited, arrange a visit.
Submit your housing deposit.
April
Make an enrollment decision.
When you get your financial aid package, review it with your choice college’s advisors until you completely understand it.
It’s not too late to register for the Advanced Placement (AP) exams if you hurry.
May
Ask that your final transcript be sent to the college you will be attending.
Send thank-you notes to those who have helped you out along the way.
June-July
Let your high school guidance office know of any other scholarships you land.
If you need to borrow from the Federal Family Education Loan Programs, fill out the applications.
Remember that summer job? Put some money away — you’ll need it for education funding and books!
All of your college preparation has paid off. Get ready for your first year of college!
