SEPT - NOV

• If English is your second language and you have been here for fewer than four years, register for the TOEFL. It is especially important if you have not scored well on the verbal section of the SAT. Applications are available in the Guidance office or on-line. Bring your TOEFL score report to the guidance office when you receive it. Unlike the SATs a copy does not automatically come to your school. There are no fee waivers for the TOEFL.
  
• Carefully review the unofficial copy of y our transcript when you receive it from your counselor. Make a list of all errors and omissions and give it to your counselor immediately. Your final transcript is processed in October and your final average and rank will be calculated. It cannot be changed after this.
  
• Check to see if you are missing classes or credits required by schools you’re applying to. Plan to work really hard this term because your first semester grades will be included for review by the colleges.
  
• Request applications from the private colleges you may be interested in attending. Go on-line, Call or write. Some colleges have an ‘800′ number. Addresses and phone numbers can be looked up in the guidance office.
  
• Continue researching scholarships.
  
• Schedule an appt with your college counselor to discuss your final list of college choices and review your applications.
  
• Register for the October or November SAT I.
  
• The recommended filing date for SUNY applications is NOVEMBER 15.
  
• The recommended filing date for CUNY applications is DECEMBER 15.
  
• Ask for recommendation letters from 2 academic subject teachers.
  
• Request additional recommendations form outside activities.
  
• Contact an admissions counselor of the college you want to attend to set up an interview.

JAN - JUNE

• File all federal financial aid forms after January 1st.
  
• Would you like to earn college credit for a subject you already know? Well, now is your chance. You may want to consider taking the CLEP (College Level Examination Program) exam. The CLEP is given in a variety of subjects including, English, Foreign Language, History, Social Sciences, Mathematics, Science and Business. Taking the CLEP can save tuition dollars and shorten the time of your degree. You can find information concerning the CLEP exam at www.collegeboard.com/clep. Check to see if the colleges you are interested in accept CLEP credit.
  
• In general, you have to make a decision about where you are going to attend and notify the college by May 1.
  
• Be aware that your final transcript will be sent to the college you plan to attend at the end of the school year.