1. Senior Parent Meeting 2013

2.  Determine a list of Schools  4-7 Applications ▪ 1-2 Reach ▪ 2-3 Good Fit ▪ 1-2 Safety  Make Campus Visits!  Meet with College Representatives  Attend College Fairs

3.  Updated Calendar on Guidance Website: www.vianney.com/college-reps  Students need to SIGN UP on Family Connection 1 day in advance  Colleges Tab

4. Thursday, September 19 th @ 7-8:30pm  Over 100 Colleges/Universities Present  Speak with College Representatives  Gather information & brochures  Students and Parents are invited to attend!  Students should register online before the event: www.gotocollegefairs.comwww.gotocollegefairs.com

5.  NCAA Initial Eligibility www.NCAA.org Click “Register to be a Student-Athlete”  NAIA Initial Eligibility www.playNAIA.org Click “Register to Play”  Need to Request Transcripts be sent from Vianney on these websites

6.  Continue Testing in Senior Year:  ACT: September 21, October 26, December 14  SAT: October 5, November 2, December 7  Request scores be sent to potential schools  Some schools (Mizzou, SLU) won’t accept test scores from student transcripts  Test Prep: ACT Class @ Vianney

7.  September-November (Earlier is Better)  December 1 st : Priority Deadline for many schools  Early Decision vs. Early Action  Early Decision: Binding, Must attend College  Early Action: Non-Binding, Receive Early Response

8.  On Website of College/University  Common Application (If Applicable)  Create Account  2 Teacher Recommendations  Counselor Letter  Essay  Supplement

9. Naviance Family Connection  Colleges Tab

10.  School Specific: Must be accepted first  Higher GPA + ACT Score = More $$ (usually)  School will send information to you  General Scholarships:  Check with Employer, Organizations, etc.  Posted in Family Connection  Posted on Bulletin & Newsletter  File in Leadership Center  More Scholarships will be available Jan.-May

11. Free Application for Federal Student Aid  Fill out application online: www.fafsa.ed.govwww.fafsa.ed.gov  Request a PIN for student & parent  Complete application after January 1, 2014 Mark Your Calendars!  Financial Aid Night: Nov. 7, 2013  FAFSA Completion Night: Jan. 28, 2014

12. Sarah Hartz (Last Names A-K) shartz@vianney.com Linda Sodemann (Last Names L-Z) lsodemann@vianney.com Website: www.vianney.com/guidancewww.vianney.com/guidance Follow us on Twitter! @VianneyGuidance