Gateway christian school act

12th Grade Timeline

COLLEGE PREP FOR SENIORS

Start planning your future now by taking action and following Gateway's recommended timeline and course suggestions:

• Continue participating in community service opportunities.
• Continue to take rigorous, college prep courses.
• Continue to work hard to receive good grades.
• Make sure you have the requirements needed to graduate.
• Male Students: You must register for selective service on your 18th birthday to be eligible for federal and state financial aid.
• Talk to your counselor, teachers, friends and parents about your final college selections.
• Make a calendar showing application deadlines for admission, financial aid and scholarship.
• Search for scholarships and financial aid.
• Ask teachers you have chosen to complete letters of recommendations and/ or to complete recommendation forms from colleges.
• Request transcripts, test scores and letters to be sent to the colleges you have selected.
• Take the ACT, SAT I or SAT II tests as needed. (Make sure that test scores are sent to the colleges of your choice.)
• Send applications for early decision admission by November 1.
• Complete your college visits. Do this while classes are in session.
• Send in ROTC scholarship applications by December 1.
• Keep a copy of all applications you send.

• Attend whatever college-prep nights are held in your community.
• Send mid-year grades to colleges. Continue to work hard!
• Complete the FAFSA. Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Send after January 1.
• Apply to at least one "safe" college where you know you will be accepted and you know that you will be able to afford.
• Follow up with all the colleges you have applied. Ensure they have received all application materials, test scores and recommendations.

• Watch your mail for all those acceptance letters and financial aid awards!
• Compare financial aid packages.
• Finalize your college plans, and notify the schools of your intent by May 1.
• Send your housing deposits by May 1 or earlier if needed.
• Request that your final transcripts be sent to the college of your choice.

• Attend the orientation at your choice college.
• Make sure you receive your housing assignment from the school you plan to attend.
• Make arrangements to pay for your education and schedule courses.
• Enjoy your college adventure!