1. Welcome
CLASS OF 2019

2. SENIOR YEAR
The clock is ticking

3. TIMELINE S E P T M B R
IF YOU HAVE NOT COMPLETED THIS ALREADY…
Make a list of preliminary schools (reach, match, and safety schools)
Explore college websites
Apply

4. SEPTEMBER - CONTINUED
Schedule Campus Visits – Seniors are allowed 2 college days (form in the Guidance Office or online). Take advantage of days we are not in session as well!
College Fair – 9/12/18 at KCC 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Go Visit Your Guidance Counselor!

5. PAY ATTENTION TO DEADLINES
TIMELINE O C T B E R
Complete applications
FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid – Financial Aid
Apply as soon as you can for Financial Aid.
PPY – and FSA ID
Workshop available at KCC – dates in announcements
PAY ATTENTION TO DEADLINES

6. TIMELINE - NOVEMBER DEADLINES! Most priority deadlines are in November
Get supporting documents submitted to your schools (transcripts, ACT/SAT scores, recommendations.)
Make any necessary college visits (interviews, auditions)
Stay on track of Senior year first semester grades! Use the resources HHS has in place to help you succeed.

7. D E C M B R Study for Final Exams
Request your Mid-year or 7th semester grade report or transcript to be sent to your college of choice (if necessary)
Okay, Procrastinators: Holiday Break gives you lots of time to finish all last minute applications and essays.

8. JANUARY – Second Semester
Begin the last semester of high school – STAY ON TRACK!
Start locating local scholarships that are available to you. Go to the guidance webpage to find local scholarship applications.
Don’t forget to look for scholarships attached to your family’s clubs/organizations, churches, credit unions, banks, employers etc.

9. February and March
Last chance college visits to help you decide (Spring Break?)
If you’re ready to make the college decision, mail in housing application and deposit. Notify all other schools to let them know you will not be attending.
Continue working on Scholarship Applications. Keep track of DEADLINES!

10. A P R I L
Make the tough decision on your school choice (May 1st is the official cut-off) Get housing information in ASAP so you can get the dorm you want!
Make an appointment to meet with your academic advisor and attend an orientation.

11. MAY – THE END - GRADUATION
May 1st – You MUST make the decision and let all schools involved know.
Pedal to the Medal – work until the end so your grades and GPA are not affected.
Attend Graduation Practice and fill out your exit survey (Final Transcript Request)
Request dual-credit transcript from KCC
Send Thank you notes to scholarship donors and teachers who have helped you along the way.
GRADUATE

12. bisaillond@hcusd2.org or marcukaitism@hcusd2.org
QUESTIONS?
Please contact Mrs. Bisaillon or Ms. Marcukaitis throughout the school year. or
(815) ext.6812 or ext.6813