JUNIOR YEAR/College Guidance Calendar
College Guidance Calendar
JUNIOR YEAR
NOTE: Though all SAT dates are included in this calendar, it is recommended that students take the SAT in the spring of junior year and the fall of senior year.
SEPTEMBER:
September 9: Registration deadline for October SAT.
OCTOBER:
October 1: SAT I and SAT II tests are offered.
October 7: Registration deadline for November SAT.
October 12: The Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) is taken during periods 1-5. All juniors are registered and required to take this test. The PSAT qualifies students for National Merit Scholarship and National Achievement Program consideration. Test results are returned to students and parents in December.
October 18:
(For more info about NACAC college fairs, go to www.nacacnet.org, Events/Training)
NOVEMBER:
November 5: SAT I and SAT II tests are offered.
November 6: NACAC Performing
November 7:
November 8:
(For more info about NACAC college fairs, go to www.nacacnet.org, Events/Training)
Registration deadline for December SAT.
DECEMBER:
December 3: SAT I and SAT II tests are offered.
December 30: Registration deadline for January SAT.
JANUARY:
January 23-27: Audition week. Suggested time for college visits.
January 28: SAT I and SAT II tests are offered.
FEBRUARY:
February 10: Registration deadline for March SAT.
February 16: Junior College Night, 7:00 PM. Juniors and their parents have the opportunity to review the college search/selection process.
MARCH:
- Individual student/parent/department head college meetings begin this month and continue through May.
March 10: SAT I test is offered (The SAT II is not offered in March.)
APRIL:
April 2-10: Spring Break. Suggested time for college visits.
April 6: Registration deadline for May SAT.
If students have not taken the SAT I yet, they are REQUIRED to register for the May or June SAT. Students who need to take the SAT I and SAT II (also called ‘Subject Tests’) are encouraged to take the SAT I in May and the SAT II tests in June.
MAY:
May 5: SAT I and SAT II tests are offered.
May 8: Registration deadline for June SAT.
JUNE:
June 2: SAT I and SAT II tests are offered.
SUMMER MONTHS: Students and parents should RESEARCH, RESEARCH, RESEARCH colleges and conservatories. If possible, students are strongly encouraged to visit college campuses for tours and interviews over the summer. Students are expected to have completed the majority of their college research by the end of the summer.
College Guidance Calendar
SENIOR YEAR
Early Decision and Early Action applications are usually due in November. Most Regular Decision applications are due from November to February. It is in a student’s best interest to apply AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE to every school on his/her list. Please see ‘Application Process’ section for transcript request and teacher recommendation processes.
SEPTEMBER:
-Students are encouraged to register for the October or November SAT I and/or SAT II tests.
-Individual student/parent/department head meetings re. the application process, testing needs, finalizing college lists.
-Students should finalize their college/conservatory application list by the end of this month. Each student should know the schools’ deadlines and requirements.
September 9: Registration deadline for October SAT.
OCTOBER:
-Individual student/parent/department head meetings re. the application process and finalizing college lists.
-If applying for financial aid, secure your electronic PIN number now to file the FAFSA in January (www.pin.ed.gov).*
-If a school requires the PROFILE registration form for financial aid, register by November 1 (https://profileonline.collegeboard.com)*
-Early Decision and Early Action applicants must request teacher recommendations.
October 1: SAT I and SAT II tests are offered.
October 7: Registration deadline for November SAT.
October 14: Transcript requests/Secondary School Forms for November deadline applications are due to Abby.
Recommendation requests for November deadline applications are due to teachers.
October 18:
(For more info, go to www.nacacnet.org, Events/Training)
NOVEMBER:
-Most Early Decision and Early Action deadlines are in November.
-Submit applications that have rolling deadlines.
-Regular Decision applicants must request teacher recommendations.
-Arrange college interviews (if offered).
November 5: SAT I and SAT II tests are offered.
November 6: NACAC Performing
November 7:
(For more info, go to www.nacacnet.org, Events/Training)
November 8:
Registration deadline for December SAT.
November 11: ALL Transcript Requests/Secondary School Forms are due to Abby.
ALL Recommendation requests are due to teachers.
DECEMBER:
-If a student is auditioning for a college/conservatory, audition dates should be reserved this month.
December 3: SAT I and SAT II tests are offered.
December 4: Portfolio Day at MICA
December 30: Registration deadline for January SAT.
JANUARY:
January 1: The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) becomes available. Most colleges require filing by January 15-February 1 for Regular Decision applicants.
January 10: Financial Aid Night, 7:00 PM. Senior parents have the opportunity to learn about the Financial Aid process from a Financial Aid representative from a local college.
January 28: SAT I and SAT II tests are offered.
FEBRUARY:
-Most scholarship applications are due in February and March.
APRIL:
-Colleges mail last acceptances and include Financial Aid packages.
MAY:
-Senior exit interviews take place.
-Advanced Placement exams offered.
May 1: Most colleges require students to accept or decline their offers of admission.
JUNE:
June 3: Seniors graduate!
* Please see ‘Financial Aid’ section for more detailed information.
