Senior Year
SUMMER - 2018
· Check your high school grades and courses to see if they conform to the requirements for admission to the colleges of interest to you. Make an appointment with the Counselor if you need assistance.
AUGUST/SEPTEMBER
· Be sure you have a resume on file with Mrs. Freeman
· Complete NCAA registration online (Athletes)
· Review transcript
· Register for SAT and/or SAT subject tests (if required by college)
· Register for ACT if necessary
· Attend Bevill State College Fair September 21
· Finalize your college list
· Remember responsibilities if applying for Early Decision or Early Action
· Check college websites for applications, catalogs, deadlines, etc.
· Participate in College Application Week at Cordova High School
· Request transcripts through Mrs. Freeman by filling out a transcript request form. You may access this form on the transcript tab on this site.
· Begin drafts of essays
· Plan college visits, interviews
· Attend National College Fair at Civic Center (BJCC) Sunday, September 13
· Attend individual college visits at Cordova High School
· Register with free scholarship search sites such as fastweb.com
· Request official test scores from testing service if needed
· Notify counselor of any college acceptances and scholarships received· Notify counselor of any college acceptances and scholarships received
OCTOBER
· Update resume’
· Take or retake SAT and/or ACT
· Meet with the College Financial Aid Office
· Work on college essays
· Plan college visits and interviews (remember a thank you letter)
· Ask teachers for recommendations (remember a thank you note)
· Begin filling out applications
· Be aware of Early Decision or Early Action deadlines
· Submit recommendation forms/requests to counselor 4 WEEKS BEFORE DEADLINE
· Submit Early Decision or Early Action applications by Oct. 1
· Notify counselor of any college acceptances and scholarships received
NOVEMBER
· Take SAT or SAT subject tests if necessary
· Continue to research sources of scholarships (check Counselor's Office and scholarship tab of this website)
· Get recommendation forms/requests with Dec. 1-Jan. 15 deadline to counselor
· Complete applications to colleges with Dec. 1 deadlines for scholarship consideration
· Notify counselor of any college acceptances and scholarships received
DECEMBER
· Take SAT, SAT subject tests, and/or ACT if needed
· Finish all applications and essays to selective colleges
· Check all application deadlines!
· Notify counselor of any college acceptances and scholarships received
JANUARY
· Attend FAFSA night at CHS
· File FAFSA
· Finish college applications
· Notify counselor of any college acceptances and scholarships received
FEBRUARY
· Check/Apply for private outside scholarships
· Continue to check scholarship file and VHHS website
· File FAFSA and/or CSS Financial Aid PROFILE
· Notify counselor of any college acceptances and scholarships received
MARCH
· Submit additional information to colleges (new scores, grades, honors, etc.) which may help your admission process
· Notify counselor of any college acceptances and scholarships received
APRIL
· Review college responses and aid offers with your parents and/or counselor
· Notify colleges you will not attend
· Make final decision
· Send deposit by May 1, National Candidate Reply Date
· Notify counselor of any college acceptances and scholarships received
MAY
· Confirm housing plans
· Check with college to see if medical exam is required
· Notify counselor of any college acceptances and scholarships received
SUMMER - 2019
· ENJOY YOURSELF! YOU'VE WORKED HARD AND DESERVE IT!!!
Following are some hints that might prove helpful in your senior year.
1. Keep your grades up your senior year at CHS. All college acceptances are conditional on the successful completion of the second semester. A
final transcript should be requested by you and will be sent to the college you select.
2. Remember, the published “average SAT or ACT scores” of an entering freshman class are just that—an average. If you feel your academic record is solid, do not let fear of rejection stop you from applying to the school of your choice.
4. If you are dissatisfied with your ACT or SAT scores, try again. Tutoring and special courses are available in the community. Colleges accept
your highest score.
5. Do not expect anyone to do your college preparatory work for you (not even Mom or Dad!). Double check all transcripts sent, teacher
recommendations requested, counselor forms requested. Take responsibility and follow up!
6. Notify all other colleges as soon as you know you will not be accepting their offer of enrollment. Thank them for considering you. (All such letters are placed in your file.) You never know when you might want to transfer there.
· Check your high school grades and courses to see if they conform to the requirements for admission to the colleges of interest to you. Make an appointment with the Counselor if you need assistance.
AUGUST/SEPTEMBER
· Be sure you have a resume on file with Mrs. Freeman
· Complete NCAA registration online (Athletes)
· Review transcript
· Register for SAT and/or SAT subject tests (if required by college)
· Register for ACT if necessary
· Attend Bevill State College Fair September 21
· Finalize your college list
· Remember responsibilities if applying for Early Decision or Early Action
· Check college websites for applications, catalogs, deadlines, etc.
· Participate in College Application Week at Cordova High School
· Request transcripts through Mrs. Freeman by filling out a transcript request form. You may access this form on the transcript tab on this site.
· Begin drafts of essays
· Plan college visits, interviews
· Attend National College Fair at Civic Center (BJCC) Sunday, September 13
· Attend individual college visits at Cordova High School
· Register with free scholarship search sites such as fastweb.com
· Request official test scores from testing service if needed
· Notify counselor of any college acceptances and scholarships received· Notify counselor of any college acceptances and scholarships received
OCTOBER
· Update resume’
· Take or retake SAT and/or ACT
· Meet with the College Financial Aid Office
· Work on college essays
· Plan college visits and interviews (remember a thank you letter)
· Ask teachers for recommendations (remember a thank you note)
· Begin filling out applications
· Be aware of Early Decision or Early Action deadlines
· Submit recommendation forms/requests to counselor 4 WEEKS BEFORE DEADLINE
· Submit Early Decision or Early Action applications by Oct. 1
· Notify counselor of any college acceptances and scholarships received
NOVEMBER
· Take SAT or SAT subject tests if necessary
· Continue to research sources of scholarships (check Counselor's Office and scholarship tab of this website)
· Get recommendation forms/requests with Dec. 1-Jan. 15 deadline to counselor
· Complete applications to colleges with Dec. 1 deadlines for scholarship consideration
· Notify counselor of any college acceptances and scholarships received
DECEMBER
· Take SAT, SAT subject tests, and/or ACT if needed
· Finish all applications and essays to selective colleges
· Check all application deadlines!
· Notify counselor of any college acceptances and scholarships received
JANUARY
· Attend FAFSA night at CHS
· File FAFSA
· Finish college applications
· Notify counselor of any college acceptances and scholarships received
FEBRUARY
· Check/Apply for private outside scholarships
· Continue to check scholarship file and VHHS website
· File FAFSA and/or CSS Financial Aid PROFILE
· Notify counselor of any college acceptances and scholarships received
MARCH
· Submit additional information to colleges (new scores, grades, honors, etc.) which may help your admission process
· Notify counselor of any college acceptances and scholarships received
APRIL
· Review college responses and aid offers with your parents and/or counselor
· Notify colleges you will not attend
· Make final decision
· Send deposit by May 1, National Candidate Reply Date
· Notify counselor of any college acceptances and scholarships received
MAY
· Confirm housing plans
· Check with college to see if medical exam is required
· Notify counselor of any college acceptances and scholarships received
SUMMER - 2019
· ENJOY YOURSELF! YOU'VE WORKED HARD AND DESERVE IT!!!
Following are some hints that might prove helpful in your senior year.
1. Keep your grades up your senior year at CHS. All college acceptances are conditional on the successful completion of the second semester. A
final transcript should be requested by you and will be sent to the college you select.
2. Remember, the published “average SAT or ACT scores” of an entering freshman class are just that—an average. If you feel your academic record is solid, do not let fear of rejection stop you from applying to the school of your choice.
4. If you are dissatisfied with your ACT or SAT scores, try again. Tutoring and special courses are available in the community. Colleges accept
your highest score.
5. Do not expect anyone to do your college preparatory work for you (not even Mom or Dad!). Double check all transcripts sent, teacher
recommendations requested, counselor forms requested. Take responsibility and follow up!
6. Notify all other colleges as soon as you know you will not be accepting their offer of enrollment. Thank them for considering you. (All such letters are placed in your file.) You never know when you might want to transfer there.
Junior Year
First Semester
Make a list of colleges in which you are most interested (3-6 schools).
Complete a resume
Check the website of the colleges on your list to see which entrance exams (usually ACT or SAT) are preferred for admission. You may view college catalogs by visiting the college website(s) online. Entrance requirements for all
colleges are found on college websites.
Check your high school grades and courses to see if they conform to the requirements for admission listed on the college websites. Make an appointment with your counselor if you need assistance.
If it is at all possible, you should visit the colleges you are considering. College visits may be scheduled by contacting the Admissions Office or by registering online. The institution you choose will be your college home for four years, so thoroughly investigate your options.
Second Semester
Register and take the ACT and/or SAT. Most colleges require one of these tests as criteria for admission. You may find test and deadline dates, register for tests, and view practice questions on-line
at www.act.org and/orhttp://www.collegeboard.org. Our high school code is 010760 , which you will need for registration. Most colleges will want you to take the optional ACT writing section one at least time.
Begin filling out your applications in the summer before your senior year. Some applications are quite lengthy and involve a great deal of time and thought. When requesting letters of recommendation or forms to be completed provide teachers with electronics links or stamped, addressed envelopes to the colleges. Submit requests, forms and envelopes to teachers, counselor or other school official at least FOUR WEEKS PRIOR TO MAIL DEADLINE. Before submitting the forms to counselor/teacher, complete the student part of the form that usually includes a section on your rights to see the completed form. Read the directions carefully. Be sure to write your teacher a thank you note.
Summer and Fall Senior Year TRANSCRIPTS: Request official transcripts through Mrs. Freeman.
Most colleges now have applications online and prefer that you apply electronically. Many colleges (usually private)
accept the Common Application.
Some colleges require a medical examination as part of the application process. Your family physician can give you the
physical examination and complete the required form.
Make a list of colleges in which you are most interested (3-6 schools).
Complete a resume
Check the website of the colleges on your list to see which entrance exams (usually ACT or SAT) are preferred for admission. You may view college catalogs by visiting the college website(s) online. Entrance requirements for all
colleges are found on college websites.
Check your high school grades and courses to see if they conform to the requirements for admission listed on the college websites. Make an appointment with your counselor if you need assistance.
If it is at all possible, you should visit the colleges you are considering. College visits may be scheduled by contacting the Admissions Office or by registering online. The institution you choose will be your college home for four years, so thoroughly investigate your options.
Second Semester
Register and take the ACT and/or SAT. Most colleges require one of these tests as criteria for admission. You may find test and deadline dates, register for tests, and view practice questions on-line
at www.act.org and/orhttp://www.collegeboard.org. Our high school code is 010760 , which you will need for registration. Most colleges will want you to take the optional ACT writing section one at least time.
Begin filling out your applications in the summer before your senior year. Some applications are quite lengthy and involve a great deal of time and thought. When requesting letters of recommendation or forms to be completed provide teachers with electronics links or stamped, addressed envelopes to the colleges. Submit requests, forms and envelopes to teachers, counselor or other school official at least FOUR WEEKS PRIOR TO MAIL DEADLINE. Before submitting the forms to counselor/teacher, complete the student part of the form that usually includes a section on your rights to see the completed form. Read the directions carefully. Be sure to write your teacher a thank you note.
Summer and Fall Senior Year TRANSCRIPTS: Request official transcripts through Mrs. Freeman.
Most colleges now have applications online and prefer that you apply electronically. Many colleges (usually private)
accept the Common Application.
Some colleges require a medical examination as part of the application process. Your family physician can give you the
physical examination and complete the required form.