College

As the 2007-08 school year drags on seniors are getting ever more anxious for school to finally be over. Skipping among seniors is growing as well, but did you know college's are starting to pull attendance records? WKU was first of the bunch to announce that they are now reviewing - at random - applicants past attendance record's. This is something that students should think about before being to cool for school. Another thing that students should be worrying about should be scholarship deadlines. There are thousands of scholarships out there its a matter of applying for them, and of course, meeting there deadlines.

MTSU	WUK
Vol State	ITT Tech

COLLEGE
PREPARATION
CHECKLIST

HIGH SCHOOL: 11th GRADE
* Take challenging classes in English, mathematics, science, history, geography, a foreign language, government,
civics, economics and the arts.
* Meet with your career or guidance counselor to discuss colleges and their requirements.
* Continue involvement in school- or community-based extracurricular activities.
* Decide which colleges most interest you. Contact them to request information and an application for admission.
Ask about special admissions requirements, financial aid and deadlines.
* Talk to college representatives at college fairs.
* Visit colleges and talk to students.
* Consider people to ask for recommendations – teachers, counselors, employers, etc.
*Investigate the availability of financial aid from federal, state, local, and private sources. Talk to your guidance
counselor for more information.
* Find out more about the domestic Peace Corps, called AmeriCorps, by calling 1-800-942-2677 (TTY 1-800-833-
3722), or visiting www.americorps.org.
* Investigate the availability of scholarships provided by organizations such as corporations, labor unions,
professional associations, religious organizations, and credit unions.
* If applicable, go to the library and look for directories of scholarships for women, minorities, and disabled
students.
* Register for and take the SAT I, the ACT, SAT II Subject Tests or any other exams required for admission to the
colleges you might want to attend. If you have difficulty paying the registration fee, see your guidance counselor
about getting a fee waiver.
* Continue to save for college.
HIGH SCHOOL: 12th GRADE
* Take challenging classes in English, mathematics, science, history, geography, a foreign language, government,
civics, economics, the arts, and advanced technologies.
* Meet with your counselor early in the year to discuss your plans.
* Complete all necessary financial aid forms, especially the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Apply online at
www.fafsa.ed.gov
* Write colleges to request information and applications for admission. Ask about financial aid, admissions
requirements, and deadlines.
* If possible, visit the colleges that most interest you.
* Register for and take the SAT I, ACT Assessment, SAT II Subject Tests or any other exams required for admission
to the colleges to which you are applying. If you have difficulty paying the registration fee, see your guidance
counselor about getting a fee waiver.
* Prepare your application carefully. Follow the instructions, and PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO DEADLINES! Be
sure to ask your counselor and teachers at least two weeks before your application deadlines to submit the necessary documents to colleges (your transcript, letters of recommendation, etc.)