Students should have taken at least one SAT and/or one ACT. Verify where tests scores have been sent on Collegeboard and ACT. Send scores to colleges where you will be applying.
Students should schedule a meeting with a College Counselor to discuss their list of schools. Do you have a top 4-7? Make sure the colleges on your list are places you would attend.
Students should have created an account with the Common Application, if applying to a Common App college.
Students should identify at least two teachers they would like to ask to write letters of recommendation on their behalf. Students must ask teachers first in person and then request a letter of recommendation through Naviance. Students must give teachers at least four weeks’ notice for letters of recommendation!
Check accuracy of your transcript. Make sure grades are correct and any summer school and on-line classes have been added.
September
September 8 — Registration deadline for the October 7 SAT
September 22 — Registration deadline for the October 28 ACT
Register for SAT Subject Tests (check with the university to see if it’s required- usually highly selective schools). Test dates vary by subject. Students can register for up to three Subject Tests on a single test date. https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat-subject-tests
Meet with college representatives when they visit Scottsdale Prep- a MUST if you’re applying there! View and sign up for visits on Naviance.
Apply to ASU, NAU, and U of A to meet scholarship and housing deadlines.
Complete Counselor Letter of Recommendation Survey and Teacher Letter of Recommendation Survey on Naviance.
October
October 5 — Registration deadline for the November 4 SAT
Still trying to determine your final college list? Consider attending the Greater Phoenix National College Fair at the Phoenix Convention Center on 10/22.
Complete & submit the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
Complete & submit the CSS Profile, if your college financial aid office requires it.
Continue to meet with visiting college representative.
Schedule college admissions interviews with universities (if available or required).
Revise, revise, revise your college essays.
Meet with your college counselor to review final applications.
Students applying to an Early Action or Early Decision plan should complete their applications by the November 1/15 deadline (varies with some schools).
Explore scholarship possibilities: Check your colleges and merit scholarship search websites. View suggested websites.
November
November 1/November 15 — Deadline for most Early Action/Early Decision apps.
November 1 — Early Action Deadline for Barrett Honors College. This is the only application date where you can apply for reconsideration if you are initially denied.
November 2 — Registration deadline for the December 2 SAT
November 3 — Registration deadline for the December 9 ACT
Apply to the University of California System by November 30. One UC System application serves all campuses; be sure to save a completed copy.
December
December 1st is a common deadline for private university scholarships. Check the university website for private scholarships requiring a separate application.
Put the finishing touches on remaining applications.
Strive to have all applications submitted BEFORE finals week.
Check deadlines for all applications.
Colleges’ merit scholarship deadlines may be earlier than “regular” application deadlines!
If you have applied for early decision/action or priority deadlines many will notify with admission decisions in December!
Enjoy your winter break because you finished your applications!
January
January 2 — Early Action II for Barrett Honors College (Regular Decision application due is February 25 and late consideration is April 1st.
Many regular admission deadlines are early to mid January.
College counseling office sends 7th semester transcripts to the schools listed in your active application list in Naviance.