1. 12th Grade College Going Process
Month to Month Guide

2. August/September
Start a file box
Register for the ACT or SAT exam

3. October Class rank/GPA forms due Ask for 3 letters of recommendation
Use a resume
College Night – SWHS Oct.9

4. October, cont’d 12th graders are allowed 2 college visit days
Begin the college admissions application; use NAVIANCE for the ApplyTexas or Common Applications
See the scholarship bulletin on NAVIANCE
If you’re student athlete and want to play sports in college, start the NCAA eligibility process

5. November Have social security # or green card # readily available
Review grades and other information required for the college application
Follow up on the recommendation letters
Complete the application

6. November, cont’d Find out which, if any, essay will be required
Set aside a day to complete the essay(s)

7. December
Find out which financial aid application will be required: FAFSA, TASFA, and/or CSS Profile
Apply for a PIN for the FAFSA
Gather all necessary documents for the forms

8. January Begin completing the required financial aid forms
Males 18 and over must register with the Selective Service Act; required on financial aid forms

9. February/March Apply for as many scholarships as you can
Compare financial aid offers and acceptance letters

10. April
Make decisions about which college/university you will attend

11. Important Dates October 8: GPA/Class Rank forms due
October 9: College Night SWHS 6 -8 p.m
October 16: Late start for 12th graders
October 16: Report card pick up 4:30 – 6:30 p.m
October 29: Conversations with Counselors 8 a.m
October 31: Early Release
November 26: NHS application deadline for December 1 deadline
December 5: Early Release
December 4: FAFSA Overview Workshop 5:30 – 6:15
December 17 – 20: Final Exams

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13. Q & A THANK YOU!!