1. College Timeline For Seniors

2. It’s your senior year!
And these are a few things you may be thinking about...
Brain storm with the students what kind of activities that they have to look forward to in their senior year
-grad night, prom, senior night, etc.
What else should they be thinking about?
-COLLEGE!!!

3. “Any Great Journey, big or small, begins with a Plan”
Make a Plan
“Any Great Journey, big or small, begins with a Plan”
Talk to your parents (or other family members) and school counselor about your college plans and options
Make a list of colleges and universities that interest you
Mark your calendar or planner with important dates including college admissions and financial aid deadlines
Also, you can talk to your CSUF Titan Choices Intern about college options, timelines, and resources available!

4. Do your research Academics Admission requirements Location Environment
Size
College expenses
Housing
Activities
Academics: MAJORS, class size, student-to-faculty ratio
Admission requirements : average GPA, required tests, rank
Location : distance from home
Environment: type of school (public/private; 2 yr. vs. 4 yr), school setting (urban/rural), co-ed, religious, closest city nearby, etc.
Size: enrollment and physical size of campus
College expenses : tuition, room & board
Housing: availability, options, food plans, overall cost of living
Activities: clubs & organizations, sports, sororities/fraternities, internships

5. Visit Campuses Take campus tours Attend open houses or preview days
Talk to faculty/staff, students, etc.
-Give personal example of what you did (if you attended WELCOME or if you took a campus tour and how that affected your decisions)
Questions students should ask:
What academic programs or majors are available?
What is the faculty to student ratio?
What is the average classroom size?
How many students attend the University
What is the cost of attendance?
What are the housing options?
When should you apply for housing?

6. College Life Find out about: Student clubs and organizations
Sports/athletic programs
The surrounding city and what it has to offer
Accessibility to public transportation

7. Your College Choice Ask yourself…
Is this a place I can see myself in for four years?
Do they have programs/clubs I can benefit from?
Is the environment friendly?
Can I afford to live on campus?
What does this school have that the others do not (& vice- versa)?

8. Timeline of Senior Year
Sept.
Oct.
Nov.
Dec.
Jan.
Mar.
Apr.
May
June
July
Give disclaimer that the dates throughout the timeline are pertaining to CSUF

9. September-October TIPS:
Use on-line College Search engines to explore campuses
Narrow your college list to about five to eight colleges
Create a Plan A and a Plan B
Register and take the SAT I, ACT and SAT II (if needed)
Colleges electronically receive scores about three weeks after the test
Apply to Cal State Universities
October 1 – November 30
Apply at
TIPS:
Request brochures on admissions and financial aid
Attend your school or district College Night or Fair
Get a head start on your personal statement for the UCs.
If you haven’t done so, ask your teachers or
counselors for letters of recommendation as needed

10. November – December TIPS: California State University
Apply between October 1st - November 30th
University of California
Apply between November 1st – November 30th
Independent Colleges and Universities
Application deadlines vary. Check with specific campuses.
TIPS:
Make sure application is complete
Check if schools have received official SAT/ACT scores and high school transcripts
Check your and student portal!

11. January-March
Submit FAFSA between January 1 and March 2 of your senior year
Attend a Financial Aid Night if available
Four weeks after submitting your FAFSA, review your SAR (Student Aid Report) for accuracy
Apply for scholarships
Submit 7th semester transcripts (By March 22nd, 2013)
Register and take placement exams (by May 4th, 2013)
FYI: Most private universities like USC require the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE in addition to FAFSA

12. April - May
Attend “Welcome to Cal State Fullerton Day” (April 13th, 2013)
Review admission decisions and financial aid award packages
Accept your admission (or submit your Student Intent to Enroll form (SIE) and pay for your enrollment deposit (By May 1st, 2013)
Register for New Student Orientation (CSUF - By May 17th, 2013 at 5 p.m.)
Send the enrollment form and deposit check to the college of your choice (if needed)
Register and take placement exams (if required)
If you're waitlisted by a college, contact the admission department to inquire about next steps
If you're not admitted to any of the colleges to which you applied, find out what colleges are still accepting admission applications and speak with a counselor to review all options.

13. June - July
Send your final official transcripts to the college of your choice (By July 16th, 2013)
Send thank-you note
Attend New Student Orientation
Register for fall classes
See an academic advisor to help guide you through this process

14. for Cal State Fullerton
Dates and Deadlines
for Cal State Fullerton
Important Dates:
Oct 1 – Nov 30: Apply for admission
Jan 23: SAT/ACT scores must be received
March 2: Financial Aid application due
April 13: Welcome to Cal State Fullerton Day
March 22: 7th Semester Transcript Due
May 1: Accepting Admission and Enrollment Deposit
May 4: Last day to take ELM/EPT placement exams
May 17 by 5:00 pm: Last day to register for mandatory New Student Orientation
July 16: Final official high school transcript must be received
Contact Info:
Admissions
Campus Tours
Disabled Student Services
Financial Aid –
Housing –
Transfer Services –
University Outreach –

15. Remember Your senior year grades will count!
Be organized and write down important admission deadlines
Check your University and Student Portal at least once a week
You are “conditionally admitted” which means you must successfully satisfy ALL admissions requirement and deadline including getting good grades your senior year!

16. Good Luck! Come by the higher education center
if you have any questions!
NAME: Fiorella Sassarini
LOCATION: Career Center
HOURS/DAYS: 8am-1:30pm/Monday & Wednesday