Senior Plan

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Elective

Elective

Elective

Elective

Electives depend on a 4 year plan

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September

• Create a timeline for all college application requirements
• Know the deadlines.
• Complete essays and have final draft reviewed.
• For Private Colleges ask teachers & counselors to complete letters of recommendation and Secondary School Report
• Register for SAT, have scores sent electronically to colleges when you register. Send all scores.

October         

• Begin completing UC/CSU applications online.
• Complete CSU applications.
• Complete UC essays.
• Complete UC application (cannot be submitted until Nov 1).
• Register for SAT, have scores sent electronically.
• Submit SAT & ACT scores immediately. Use code #3594 for all CSU campuses.
• For early decision issues make sure to get required information for application from counselor and teachers.

 November

• Submit CSU & UC application (Nov 30 deadline).
• Complete all private and out-of-state application requirements (usually Dec to mid-Jan deadlines).
• Register for ACT (check to see if schools will accept December scores).

 December

• Visit Counseling Department to discuss Financial Aid.
• Attend Scholarship Workshops.
• Student and one parent need to apply for a PIN number for FAFSA next month. (www.pin.ed.gov)
• Start checking student portal for each school you apply to (MySJSU) and the “to do” list.

 January

• January 1 FAFSA Submission begins.
• Attend Financial Aid Workshop at Wilcox.
• Private colleges may require CSS profile.
• Sign up for EPT & ELM tests (if required). 

February

• Keep up your grades!!! Many colleges require that you maintain a certain grade level in senior year as a condition of acceptance.
• Check details on School Loop News, Counseling Department webpage, and listen during announcements. 

March

• March 2 - FAFSA submission deadline
• Cal Grant GPA Verification postmarked by March 2.
• March 1 thru 31 – CUS/UC Admissions decisions mailed to students.
• Enroll in summer classes at the college you plan to attend (check college websites for freshman or new student summer programs).

April

• Student Financial Aid Reports available to students online.
• April 30 - Intent to Attend must be submitted by 11:59.59 PM to college of choice.

May

• Must have taken EPT & ELM tests (if required).
• Counselor visits - report post High School Plans.
• Indicate where you want final transcript sent.
• Do well on finals

June

• GRADUATE FROM WILCOX!!!!    

Summer

• Pack & Prepare for College
• Take an enrichment course or summer bridge program
• Attend & pay for Freshman Orientation
• Be careful to meet all deadlines for payments, registration, etc.