Class+of+2013-Seniors

DATES TO REMEMBER: 2012-2013
 *  College Night: ** __October 17th @6:00pm__ ** in the high school library
 *  FAFSA/Financial Aid Night: **__January 9__ __th @6:00pm__ ** in the high school library



 SENIOR YEAR=DEADLINES

. Your senior year is all about deadlines. Please reference the senior year timeline throughout the school year. Know your application and financial aid deadlines for the schools you are applying to.   -**School Application Deadlines:** __Usually around December 1 (for Priority)__ **__SENIOR TIMELINE__** __**August-October**__ · __ KNOW COLLEGE APPLICATION DEADLINES __. Think Thanksgiving! · Retake the ACT or SAT in either September or October. Do NOT wait! Test prep materials are available online and in the library. Registration information is available in the counseling office. · Write your college essay, if necessary. · Request teacher and counselor recommendations. (Allow 3-4 weeks) · Attend college fairs and visit with college admission representatives who visit Bennett. · Plan a road trip to visit the colleges of your choice. (Fall break would be a great time!) · FINISH community service hours and be sure that they have been turned in to the counseling office. __**November-December**__ · Complete college applications by Thanksgiving; if applying for Early Action or Early Decision, complete application by October 31. · Visit the counseling center to touch base and to keep me updated on your progress! · Seek out and apply for scholarships. Naviance is a wonderful tool to use. __**January-February**__ · Attend our student/parent Financial Aid and FAFSA meeting here at school. · Complete your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) · Complete college applications for January and February college deadlines. · Continue working on scholarships. Think of this as a part time job! __**March-April-May**__ · Finalize your college choice. · Thank teachers and other staff for their assistance. · Notify the college you are going to attend and reserve your dormitory. Most colleges need this done by May 1st · Begin buying college “stuff
 * // -Financial Aid Deadline: //** __For almost every state school it is MARCH 1!!__   · //The sooner you get financial aid information to schools, the better your odds are of receiving aid.//