1. Senior Year

2. Narrow down your future plans:
Colleges & Universities
Narrow down to 5-10 choices
Check deadlines, admissions guidelines, programs offered, etc.
Workforce
Any extra school/training required
Military
ASVAB (testing at VMHS on November 14, 2017)
Meet with a recruiter
Technical School
Check deadlines, programs offered, financial plans, etc.

3. College: SAT & ACT
4-year universities will require you to submit scores from ONE of these tests
Take NOW if you haven’t already
Register online or
Which one?

4. Admissions Application
Apply Texas
For Texas Public Universities*
Common App
Over 700 colleges from all over the country
Other
BE SURE YOU KNOW YOUR DEADLINE!

5. With your application…
High School Transcript
College Transcript (if applicable)
SAT/ACT Scores
Resume/Letters of Recommendation
Essays
FEES (or fee waiver)
Does your major/program require a separate application?
Be sure to submit ALL parts requested by the college/university.

6. “No trick or treat, ‘til you complete!”
Try to have all college applications complete before the end of October – even if the deadlines are later. This will free you up for scholarship/financial aid completion.

7. FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Open for completion on October 1
Step 1: Create an FSA ID
Step 2: Gather Needed Documents (for Fall 2018: 2016 income Tax Return)
Step 3: Complete the application online.
FAFSA Information Night – Tuesday, October 3 – 6pm – VMHS Auditorium
FAFSA Workshop – Wednesday, October 11 – 10AM-3PM College & Career Center

8. Fill out as many applications as you can.
Scholarships
Fill out the scholarship applications for each university
College & Career Center
Search online
Fastweb, Cappex, Collegeboard, Scholarship Monkey, Scholarships.com
Fill out as many applications as you can.

9. Accepted! Apply for housing Submit final transcript
Take TSI test (if needed)
Register for orientation and/or camps
Continue applying for scholarships
Let me know where!

10. Need help? College & Career Center Website www.CollegeBoard.org
Follow us on Twitter: @VMHSCollege
Go Center Mentors
Visit the College & Career Center

11. Survey Completion
Please complete the survey so I can better advise you on your future plans.