Senior Calendar

September 2005

• Register for the Oct. and Nov. SAT Reasoning Test or Subject Tests.
• Register for the Oct. ACT.
• Review your transcript.
• Narrow down your list of colleges to between 5 and 10. Be sure your list includes “SAFE” schools as well as “REACH” schools.
• Request private college applications for early decision.
• Visit College Board online to practice the SAT question of the day.
• Meet with college representatives who visit the Career Center this fall.
• Take advantage of the college preview days.
• Continue to survey scholarship opportunities: register for FastWeb.com, visit the Career Center and check the Scholarship Bulletin.
• Create a unique e-mail account to use for college correspondence.

October 2005

• October 1 begins the CSU application filing period.
• October 5 at 5 pm: Attend “Learn How to Fill Out Your UC and CSU Applications.” CSU presentation is in the library and UC presentation is in the CAC.
• Oct 5 at 6:15 pm: Attend College Night at CHS.
• Request or print out applications from out of state and private four-year colleges and universities by visiting their websites.
• Begin to write a personal statement that is needed for the UC application.
• Ask counselors and teachers to read essays.
• Complete early decision and early action applications.
• Update and/or fill out your brag sheet. Ask parents to fill out a parent brag sheet.
• If needed, request teacher and counselor recommendations (always give teachers and counselors at least 2 weeks).
• For letters of recommendation, follow guidelines on the letter of recommendation checklist.
• Register for the December SAT Reasoning or Subject tests.
• Register for the December ACT.
• Review the Scholarship Bulletin to stay up to date on scholarship opportunities.

November 2005

• Nov 1-30 is the application filing period for all UC campuses.
• CSU applications are due Nov 30.
• Register for the December ACT by the Nov 4 deadline. Last test sitting for seniors.
• Remember that high schools close over the holidays, so get applications done early to meet January deadlines.
• Make sure your SAT/ACT scores are sent to the colleges you apply to.
• See Mrs. Dolkas, Registrar, for an official transcript if you are applying to colleges that require one.
• Nov. 1^st, 8^th, 15^th, 29^th : UC/CSU application workshops during lunch and after school.

December 2005

• Go online to pin.ed.gov and get a pin number for you and a parent for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
• Research scholarship opportunities through all possible resources (Career Center, Internet, Private Scholarships, Colleges and the Scholarship Bulletin.
• Have a safe and restful holiday!

January 2006

• Jan 5^th : Attend Financial Aid Night at CHS in the CAC.
• Complete the financial aid application (FAFSA). The FAFSA can be filed after January 1, 2006 and no later than March 2, 2006.
• Complete the GPA Verification Form to qualify for Cal-Grants. January 1, 2006 through March 2, 2006 is the filing period.
• Visit collegeboard.com for information on financial aid.
• Continue to research scholarship opportunities.
• Beware of deadlines for private scholarships.
• Mid-year reports and/or official transcripts with first semester grades may be required by some colleges.

February 2006

• Be sure all necessary materials have been sent to your chosen colleges.
• Don’t get senioritis; colleges want to see strong second semester grades.
• Begin looking for acceptance notification from the CSU system.

March 2006

• Be sure all colleges have received all the materials needed to make a decision.
• Continue searching for scholarship opportunities.
• The Universities of California will mail acceptance letters March 1-30.
• Apply for Staff Awards
• Complete community college applications this month, following the procedure specified for the campus you plan to attend and take placement exams. www.palomar.edu, www.miracosta.edu. Attend the Mira Costa College orientation and presentation.

April 2006

• Prepare for May AP examinations, if applicable.
• Review college acceptances; perhaps revisit your top choices.
• Review financial aid packages; talk with college financial aid officers.
• Return student intent to register (SIR) forms to the college you plan to attend.

May & June 2006

• Take AP examinations. Make sure your scores are mailed to your college.
• Keep up the academic momentum.
• Thank teachers who wrote recommendations.
• Graduate from Carlsbad High School.
• Request a final transcript to be sent to the college you will attend by completing your senior checkout sheet.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!

July & August:

• Work to help pay for college
• Attend orientation meetings offered by the college.
• Get ready for your exciting journey.

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