First semester of senior year is winding down. The holiday break and the new year are almost here. Are you finished with your college applications? There are multiple steps to getting a COMPLETE application into the college of your choice. Use the following checklist to see where you are in the process. All of these steps are detailed in your GuidedPath account.
College Applications
Filling out the college application is only the first part of the process.
- Common Application
- Coalition Application
- State Colleges/Universities Application (like Apply Texas, or the UC System)
- Individual College/University Applications
Transcripts
Check transcript requirements for each college you are applying to. Are you required to send your transcript at the time you apply, after you’ve been admitted, or at the time of enrollment (or all of the above)?
You may need to send another transcript in January. This is known as the “seventh semester transcript.” It shows your grades from your first semester in senior year.
Test Scores
Be sure to request the following test scores to be sent to all your colleges. Be sure to include both past and future test scores for ACT, SAT, and/or SAT Subject tests.
Submit your AP test scores after you graduate, unless requested otherwise.
Recommendations
Check to be sure your counselor and teachers have completed any recommendations you have requested.
Financial Aid forms
College is expensive. Work together with your parents to get your financial aid forms completed.
- FAFSA – ALL colleges use the FAFSA
- CollegeBoard CSS Profile – some private colleges and other programs use an extra financial aid form. It is quite involved and takes a lot of time to complete. Watch for deadlines.
Special applications
Some special programs (such as honors programs) or scholarships require additional applications. Check college website for additional applications and deadlines.
Take Action
Check your GuidedPath account and take a look at your application plans. Have you submitted all the requirements for each application? Make a note of any outstanding requirements and get those to the college as soon as possible.