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2014-2015 Easy Reference Guide for

High School SeniorsAUGUST

Visit colleges on your list

Research admission deadlines and make calendar to stay on track

SEPTEMBER OCTOBER

NOVEMBER DECEMBER JANUARY FEBRUARY

MARCH APRIL MAY

8/8: ACT registration deadline (Sept. 13 test)

9/12: SAT registration deadline (Oct. 11 test)9/13: ACT Test9/19: ACT registration deadline (Oct. 25 test)9/30: Deadline for Scholarships.com’s Tell A Friend Sweepstakes

10/9: SAT registration deadline (Nov. 8 test)10/11: SAT Test10/25: ACT Test

11/6: SAT registration deadline (Dec. 6 test)11/7: ACT registration deadline (Dec. 13 test)11/8: SAT Test

12/6: SAT Test12/13: ACT Test12/29: SAT registration deadline (Jan. 24 test)12/31: Deadline for Scholarships.com’s Tell A Friend Sweepstakes

1/1: FASFA submission begins – start early!1/24: SAT Test

5/4-5/8: AP Exams5/11-5/15: AP Exams

JULY

JUNE

** CLASS OF 2015 GRADUATION **

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Schedule collegecampus visits

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Begin college applications

Begin applying for scholarships

Early admission deadlines begin

Request letters of recommendation

Early admission deadline at many colleges

Regular admission deadlines begin

Complete all college applications before winter break

Regular admission deadline at many colleges

Submit FAFSA

Apply for scholarships at colleges you want to attend

Continue searching and applying for scholarships

Submit FAFSA (if not already done)

Admission decisions & financial aid award letters begin to arrive

Continue applying for scholarships

Make a chart to compare college admission & aid offers

Remaining admission & financial aid letters arrive

Narrow college choices & notify colleges you will not attend

Begin researching student loans, if needed

Explore summer job options

Deadline to submit enrollment form & deposit to your college of choice

Create a college spending budget

Finalize housing plans

Did you know? A large number of scholarship application deadlines at Scholarships.com fall in the months of February, March and April.$

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