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9th-12th Grade Checklist
Checklist: Freshman & Sophomore Year
Get involved in community service
Take on leadership positions, where available
Keep your GPA up
Sophomore Year: Take practice college entrance exams (PLAN, PSAT – Wednesday October 19th)
Monthly, look for upcoming scholarship opportunities at
www.MountainCrestAndRidgelineScholarships.blogspot.com
Checklist: Junior Year
Continue with community service and leadership positions
Plan and lead a community service project
Keep your GPA up
Bi-weekly, look for upcoming scholarship opportunities at
www.MountainCrestAndRidgelineScholarships.blogspot.com
August-December
Talk with your parents about your college plans and finances
Take the PSAT test October 19th to enter the National Merit Scholarship Competition ($15)
January-June
Complete the FAFSA4Caster at
www.fafsa.ed.gov
Attend college fairs and assemblies
Attend Junior Plan for College and Career Readiness (PCCR) Assembly in April
Talk to college admissions representatives about scholarship programs for which you may qualify
Take the ACT at least once. A free state ACT is usually offered in early March.
Consider taking the June ACT. Register online at
www.actstudent.org
Checklist: Senior Year
Continue with community service and leadership positions
Keep your GPA up
Weekly, look for upcoming scholarship opportunities at
www.MountainCrestAndRidgelineScholarships.blogspot.com
September
Take the ACT again, or now if you haven’t already. Register online at
www.actstudent.org
Start filling out forms and writing essays for college and scholarship applications
Keep a calendar of important deadlines for college admission and financial aid.
Plan to attend financial aid meetings offered in your area. Check with your counselor after school begins.
Complete the FAFSA on the Web Worksheet at
www.fafsa.ed.gov
Apply for a federal PIN at
www.pin.ed.gov
so you can e-sign the FAFSA for faster processing.
October-November
File your FAFSA online at
www.fafsa.ed.gov
Submit college applications by priority deadlines for Academic/Merit Scholarships (USU’s deadline is December 1st)
January
Apply for admissions scholarships such as diversity, alumni, needs-based, involvement, and ambassador scholarships. (USU’s deadline is February 1st)
February
Confirm receipt of your FAFSA and Admission application with your colleges.
March
Look for your Student Aid Report (SAR) in the mail; you should receive it within 2-4 weeks after filing online.
Review the SAR, if required; send any additional information to the colleges to complete the admissions and/or financial aid process.
Home
Meet Our Counselors
Calendar
College & Career Readiness
PCCR
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Graduation Requirements
College Day
9th-11th grade checklist
Senior Year Checklist
ACT Prep
Career Pathways
Registration
The Career Center
Community Resources