If you are a JUNIOR at AISC, it is time to get busy thinking about and planning for your college application process. Students who are planning to apply to colleges or universities in the USA and/or the UK, should take a look at the following milestones for guidance:
College Application Process Milestones
(For Students applying to College/University in USA and/or UK)
May
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Research Colleges!
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Begin thinking about teacher recommendations
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SAT administration May 3rd
June/July
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Research Colleges: Begin narrowing down a list
of schools that you are interested in
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(U.S.A.) Check out the Common Application Essay
Prompts: begin writing drafts of essay
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(U.K.) Check out UCAS website for information on
Personal Statement: begin writing drafts
August
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Register for SAT/ACT (if you need to take SAT
Subject Tests, register!)
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Register for TOEFL if necessary
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Senior Meeting with Counselor
o Short
list of universities
o Fill
out application deadline form
o Credit
Check to make sure all graduation credits are being met
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Continue work on Essay/Personal Statement
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Visit with college reps who come to AISC
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Request official transcripts from previous High
Schools ( if applicable )
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Continue researching colleges
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Organize your application plan
September
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Work on applications. Make a list of all required portions and
deadlines
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Request recommendations from teachers (use blue
request form)
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Complete UCAS Oxbridge, UK Med/Vet applications
(if applicable)
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Complete ED/EA applications (if applicable)
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Visit with college reps who come to AISC
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Register for SAT/ACT
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Continue work on Essay/Personal Statement
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Finalize list of schools (Reach, Realistic,
Safety)
October
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“Request for Supporting Documents” Forms due to
Counseling Office for any ED/EA applications (Due by 10/1)
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Ask your English teacher to review your essay
draft; finalize essay/personal statement
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Visit with college reps who come to AISC
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Send SAT/ACT/TOEFL scores to colleges you are
applying to
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College Applications (check due dates!) (Early
Action, Early Decision)
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Register for SAT/ACT if necessary
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CSS Profile (for financial aid/scholarships) if
any of your schools require (CSS Profile opens on 10/1)
November
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“Request for Supporting Documents” Forms due to
Counseling Office for deadlines before 15 Feb.
(Due 11/15)
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College Applications (check due dates!)
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(UCalifornia applications due this month)
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Register for SAT/ACT if necessary
December
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College Applications (check due dates!)
January
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College Applications (check due dates!)
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FAFSA completed if applicable (FAFSA opens 1/1)
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January 15 Application deadline for the receipt
at UCAS of applications for all courses except those listed above with a 15
October deadline, and art and design courses with a 24 March deadline
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Check your email to follow-up on any missing
pieces for college applications
February
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University decisions begin to arrive
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Check your email to follow-up on any missing
pieces for college applications
March
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University decisions begin to arrive
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Application deadline for the receipt at UCAS of
applications for art and design courses except those listed with a 15 January
deadline
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UCAS decisions for those applications in by 15
January
April
·
University decisions continue to arrive
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Communicate with Counselor about your
accept/deny/waitlist status
May
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Deadline to respond to US university offers to
reserve slot (May 1)
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UCAS decisions for those applications in by 15
January
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Confirm your final decision with your Counselor
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Submit “Request for Final Transcript” form to be
sent to the college you plan to attend
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GRADUATION! Enjoy planning for your first semester at
university