UlTImATE SUccESS GUIdE- Senior Year – Continue participation in volunteer and extracur-
ricular activities.
o September – Fine tune applications and request letters of rec-
ommendation from teachers, counselors, coaches, and men-
tors.
o October – Submit applications and begin applications for fi-
nancial aid.
o November and December – Contact potential schools and ar-
range for personal visits and interviews.
o January – Submit the FAFSA and CSS profile.
o February and March – Follow up with potential schools and
schedule personal visits with additional schools if desired.
o March – Acceptance/Waiting List/Denial letters will start ar-
riving.
o April – Student Aid Report (SAR) awards and offers of ac-
ceptance from individual schools will begin to arrive. Review
each SAR for accuracy and notify the school’s department of
admission prior to end of month.
o May – Commit to the school of choice.
Through the S-A-F-E process you and your student will exercise due
diligence, carefully consider what constitutes a good fit, apply with con-
fidence, and then have the opportunity to choose between attractive of-
fers made by your collection of ideal schools.
Getting the right education is not a four-year decision, but a decision
that will help guarantee a lifetime of success!
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