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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.

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  • 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