Check back often for updated information. Go to the testing schedule tab to find the ACT testing schedule for the 2019-2020 year.
Senior Year Guide - Mrs. Carol Gilley's handout
Senior Year Guide - Mrs. Carol Gilley's handout
Senior Year Checklist
1. Write a draft of a college and/or scholarship application essay. You will need time
to refine your college essays. Have others critique the initial draft you compose. We
have three certified high school English teachers, Mrs. Knapp, Ms. Wilson, and Ms.
Marshall, who can help.
2. Register for and take the fall ACT. The upcoming test is October 26th. The next test is December 14th with a registration deadline of November 8th. Late Registration goes until November 22nd.
3. Utilize free test preparation resources available online.
4. Continue college visits; narrow down college options.
5. Complete and mail college and scholarship applications. Pay close attention to
deadlines. Be aware of special admission options such as Early Decision and Early
Action.
6. It is a good idea to apply to at least one college to which you have a good chance
of being admitted. Don't limit your post-secondary options by only applying to highly
competitive schools.
7. Submit your FAFSA as soon as possible after October 1st. You can file online at
www.fafsa.ed.gov. Submit any other financial aid forms required by the college(s) you
may attend and check to be sure the college(s) you are still seriously considering do
not have earlier dates by which any financial aid-related forms must be filed.
8. Complete the YOUniversal application to apply for scholarships and grants funded
by Arkansas Scholarship Lottery and general revenues at scholarships.adhe.edu.
Application opens October 1 and closes July 1.
9. Review the Student Aid Report (SAR) and financial aid award packages from
the colleges you applied to after submitting the FAFSA and receiving your results.
10. Make on-site visits to your final college choices and meet with admissions and
financial aid.
11. Submit your enrollment deposit to the college you plan to attend by May 1, which
is National Candidate Reply Date, or other date as designated by the college.
12. File any necessary loan paperwork, housing information, etc, that may be
required by the school.
13. Attend the on-campus orientation/registration sessions offered to students and
parents at the college you will attend.
14. Continue to save for college. Every family must contribute towards the cost of
attending college. Although your college years will begin next fall, remember that
anything you can put away now will be welcomed assistance when the time comes.
College Virtual Tours: www.ecampustours.com
College Information: www.petersons.com
1. Write a draft of a college and/or scholarship application essay. You will need time
to refine your college essays. Have others critique the initial draft you compose. We
have three certified high school English teachers, Mrs. Knapp, Ms. Wilson, and Ms.
Marshall, who can help.
2. Register for and take the fall ACT. The upcoming test is October 26th. The next test is December 14th with a registration deadline of November 8th. Late Registration goes until November 22nd.
3. Utilize free test preparation resources available online.
4. Continue college visits; narrow down college options.
5. Complete and mail college and scholarship applications. Pay close attention to
deadlines. Be aware of special admission options such as Early Decision and Early
Action.
6. It is a good idea to apply to at least one college to which you have a good chance
of being admitted. Don't limit your post-secondary options by only applying to highly
competitive schools.
7. Submit your FAFSA as soon as possible after October 1st. You can file online at
www.fafsa.ed.gov. Submit any other financial aid forms required by the college(s) you
may attend and check to be sure the college(s) you are still seriously considering do
not have earlier dates by which any financial aid-related forms must be filed.
8. Complete the YOUniversal application to apply for scholarships and grants funded
by Arkansas Scholarship Lottery and general revenues at scholarships.adhe.edu.
Application opens October 1 and closes July 1.
9. Review the Student Aid Report (SAR) and financial aid award packages from
the colleges you applied to after submitting the FAFSA and receiving your results.
10. Make on-site visits to your final college choices and meet with admissions and
financial aid.
11. Submit your enrollment deposit to the college you plan to attend by May 1, which
is National Candidate Reply Date, or other date as designated by the college.
12. File any necessary loan paperwork, housing information, etc, that may be
required by the school.
13. Attend the on-campus orientation/registration sessions offered to students and
parents at the college you will attend.
14. Continue to save for college. Every family must contribute towards the cost of
attending college. Although your college years will begin next fall, remember that
anything you can put away now will be welcomed assistance when the time comes.
College Virtual Tours: www.ecampustours.com
College Information: www.petersons.com