January
- Send handwritten thank you notes to teachers who wrote recommendations.
- Financial Aid Forms mailed by parents. These forms are available through the College Financial Aid Office and online (http://www.fafsa.ed.gov or http://profileonline.collegeboard.com).
- Be sure to also send school-specific financial aid forms.
- Last chance for the SAT or SAT Subject tests.
- Midyear reports, including first semester grades, mailed to colleges.
- College decisions begin to be mailed.
February
- During break, visit colleges you’ve been accepted to.
March
- Notification by most colleges.
- Spring break is the last chance to visit colleges before you’ll have to choose.
April
- Notification by all colleges not already heard from.
- Review and compare financial aid offers and call the colleges if you have concerns.
- If you are wait-listed to a school you still want to attend: follow up with a letter and additional recommendations and schedule a visit, if possible.
May
- Common Reply Date for seniors is May 1. A deposit is usually required.
- If you plan to defer admission, send a letter requesting a deferral. Be sure to inquire about the college’s deferral policy first.
- Take AP exams.
- Log in to Family Connection and take the Graduation Survey
June and July
- Final transcripts mailed to colleges students plan to attend.
- Final transcripts sent to NCAA, if applicable.
- AP Exam scores sent to colleges
John Spear 