Make sure your "Colleges I'm Applying To" list on Family Connection is up-to-date and accurate. Arrange to have standarized test scores (that's ACT, SAT, SAT Subject Tests and TOEFL, as necessary) sent to colleges/universities you've applied to. Here's how. Complete Transcript Request Forms for all colleges with January deadlines and turn them in to the … Continue reading Northwood Senior College Checklist: December Edition
Northwood Senior College Checklist: November Edition
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 … Continue reading Northwood Senior College Checklist: November Edition
The Waiting is the Hardest Part: What to Do Now that Your Applications are Submitted
You’ve written your essays, filled out your applications, submitted the supplements, asked teachers for recommendations, suffered through alumni interviews and finally hit submit on that last application. Has the anxiety lifted? Is it all peace and tranquility in your life now? Of course not, because now you have to wait, many of you until late … Continue reading The Waiting is the Hardest Part: What to Do Now that Your Applications are Submitted
Senior Year Calendar
September Register for the SAT and/or ACT if you aren’t satisfied with your score and want to take it again. (remember that your counselor can help you with fee waivers)Take a look at some college applications and consider all of the different pieces of information you will need to compile. The SAT test date most popular with … Continue reading Senior Year Calendar
Junior Year Calendar
Begin college selection process. Attend college fairs, financial aid seminars, general information sessions, etc., to learn as much as you can about the college application process. Make sure you are meeting NCAA requirements if you want to play Division I or II sports in college. September Register for the October PSAT. Meet with your guidance … Continue reading Junior Year Calendar
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