Senior Information

September

• Check schedule for correct classes - are all required courses in???
• Senior credit check/contact with counselor
• If college bound, make sure SAT or ACT scores are in.  If you haven't taken either test, REGISTER!!!!
• Finalize college, vocational or specialty school applications, sign release form for transcripts to be sent.
• Meet with military personnel if that's the plan.
• Listen to announcements for scholarship opportunities.

October

• Take the SAT
• Apply to the colleges of your choice.
• Obtain a copy of "Guidance Notes" and check for important information.  (A copy will be mailed home and will also be available in the Guidance Office.)
• If unsure as to future plans, take a college visit, discuss options with your counselor, take an interest test, talk to college, voc school and military reps during lunch.  Attend area college fairs.

November

• If you didn't - take the SAT or ACT
• Double-check your classes, grades and SAT scores with the admissions practices of your college choices.
• Check Academic Honors Diploma List, CORE 40 list - is your verification form in???  Without this form, no aid or recognition.

December

• Check out "Guidance Notes".
• Make plans to attend Financial Aid Night.

January

• Attend the HHS Financial Aid Night.
• Complete FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).

February

• Attend "College Goal Sunday" if you need help with the FAFSA.
• Mail the FAFSA by March 1 to receive state aid.

March/April

• Proof Student Aid Report (SAR) for financial aid.
• Check out "Guidance Notes"
• Prepare for graduation!!!
• Don't stop working yet!  Colleges will request your final transcript and may rescind admission.