May-August

• Review senior schedule - make sure you have good solid classes as this is a new item that colleges are looking at for entrance requirements

September

• Review senior schedule and graduation credits with counselor

• Start earning college credit through early entry, tech prep, Concurrent Enrollment and other off campus programs. See Counseling Office for information.

• Register for October Act test by September 16 (late registration until Sept. 30) • Listen throughout the year to all announcements for information relating to seniors.

October

• Attend Post High School Day. College representatives will supply valuable information about their schools.

• Take or re-take the ACT/SAT, depending on college entrance requirements.

• Pick up applications for scholarships and college admission. Most schools now prefer that you apply on-line.

• Students who are interested should obtain information on specific college departmental scholarships. You must contact the college directly (contact information can be found on the college website).

• Check regularly with Mr. Wagner or Mrs. Wagner.

• Teachers and counselors must be given a minimum of TWO WEEKS preparation time to complete letters of recommendation, and you should always provide a resume of your accomplishments to the teacher or counselor. Please plan accordingly!

November

• Check the Counseling Center for the latest postings, and the counseling resource room.

• Apply for college housing.

• Register for December ACT/SAT

• If applying for a scholarship at a university, it is suggested you include your resume of accomplishments with the application.

December

• Take or re-take the ACT/SAT test – this is the last possible test that scores will be considered for scholarships.

• Get a head start on applications for admissions whenever possible. Deadlines are just around the corner!

January

• Obtain from the Counseling Office the FAFSA information booklet. The application must be filed online as soon as possible, by a parent, at www.fafsa.ed.gov.

• Continue to check the Scholarship Bulletin Board for the latest scholarship information.

February

• Scholarship deadlines for most Utah colleges.

• Males who are 18 years old must prove draft registration in order to receive financial aid.

March

• Register for AP exams

• Check the Scholarship Bulletin Board for information on local scholarships.

April

• Plan to visit the college campus of your choice if possible.

• Watch for information from the Senior Class Officers regarding all senior activities.

• This letter has important details regarding graduation, graduation orientation, etc.

May

• Clear all fees or fines in the office.

• Make certain that you have officially accepted the scholarship and/or financial aid award from the college you decide to attend and decline all others so that those funds can be made available to other students. (NOTE: This final decision on declining can occur as late as July 1)

• Notify the Counseling Office of all scholarship offers you have received (not just those you have accepted). This is so that you may be included in the Scholarship Awards Program.

• Watch and listen carefully to all announcements regarding graduation details.

• Request final transcripts