- Meet with your college counselor, if necessary.
- Meet with your coach(es) (if applicable).
- Finalize your list of colleges; make sure you have at least two reach schools, two match schools and two safe schools.
- Determine which financial aid applications are required at each college to which you’re applying.
- File applications with December deadlines before Thanksgiving break. Make sure your college counselor knows that you have a December deadline. Also make sure your Family Connection list of Colleges I’m Applying To is up-to-date.
- Register for the December 7 SAT and SAT Subject Tests. The late registration deadline is November 22.
- Complete all application forms during Thanksgiving break; this is very important. You don’t necessarily need to hit submit then, especially if your counselor hasn’t reviewed it yet.
- See your college counselor the first week after break if you need help on part of an application. Schedule an appointment with your counselor.
- Finalize your college essay(s).
- Remind your teachers to complete teacher recommendations; check with Mrs. Moore to see if your recommendations have been received.
- Thank your teachers who have already completed your recommendations.
- Thanksgiving Recess – further college visits possible.
- Remember: All of your college applications should be completed and submitted before you leave for winter break in December.
John Spear 