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College Application Timeline

College Application Timeline

Spring of Junior Year 

  • SAT/ACT Testing 
  • Researching (guidebooks, internet, college fair) 
  • Self examining 
  • Requesting recommendation letters Summer of Junior Year 
  • Researching and self examining continues 
  • Visiting campuses 
  • Writing personal essay and resume 
  • Sending NCAA form for athletics Fall of Senior Year 
  • Visiting campuses continues 
  • Meeting college reps at RACS 
  • Gathering completing application materials* 
  • Following up on recommendation letters 
  • Applying for posted scholarships* 
  • SAT/ACT retesting 

January of Senior Year 

  • Applying for financial aid (FAFSA,CSS) 
  • Applying for scholarships continues 

*You are responsible for knowing the DEADLINE DATES FOR INDIVIDUAL COLLEGES AND SCHOLARSHIPS.