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October tasks for high school seniors

By Beth Ziehmer

September 30, 2015

During your senior year, you will finalize your college choice. This year is filled with admission applications, scholarship essays, financial aid information, and the need to meet deadlines. Throughout your senior year, continue to build your resume by achieving academic success, as well as participating in extracurricular activities. Colleges are interested in well-rounded students.

The college preparation that takes place during your senior year is filled with a lot of details and paperwork. It is very important that you involve your parents with this process.

Below are the tasks you should complete during the month of October:

• Take the SAT and/or ACT.
• Continue working on your admissions essays.
• If you haven't already done so, attend college planning and/or financial aid information nights and college fairs.
• Visit your top school choices. If possible, make appointments with faculty, staff, and students.
• Complete applications for every scholarship for which you may be eligible.
• Meet with your guidance counselor to develop a college admission and financial aid application plan.
• Contact the schools' financial aid offices to determine which forms they require. Some schools may require special forms.
• Finalize portfolios, audition tapes, writing samples, or other evidence of talent if required for admission.