WHAT TO DO AND WHEN TO DO IT
(Timeline)
JUNIORS:
____ Discuss/research career choices, Post Secondary Education Opportunities (PSEO) options. See counselor for catalogs, applications, financial aid information.
____ October -- take PSAT-NMSQT tests.
____ October -- attend Post High Planning Day.
____ November -- take ASVAB test.
____ Visit school campuses during Junior Day activities.
Research when these events will be held.
____ Spring -- preregister for the ACT in April/June. Do practice test.
____ March -- Take ACCUPLACER Test here at Canby- MNSCU's two-year placement test.
____ April -- take ACT test.
(Given in Canby)____ Complete school comparison chart and narrow down choices.
____ Summer -- Visit schools in which you have the greatest interest.
SENIORS:
____ September -- Visit with recruiters.
____ September -- Check graduation standards and credits earned.
____ September -- Solidify search for school & major match, work on post-secondary applications.
____ September -- Observe deadlines for scholarship applications.
____ October -- Attend Post High Planning Day. (SMSU campus)
____ October (or December) --take or retake ACT
(Given in Canby)____ Arrange campus visit(s
). Many have Senior Days or Open Houses -- check out special senior days during EM break.____ Review catalogs and resources.
____ November -- Take ASVAB (if desired), take SDS
(interest inventory).____ Observe deadlines for applications, financial aid forms, and scholarships.
____ Complete and mail applications for admission during first semester.
____ December/January -- Attend Financial Aid Information Night and receive FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
January 1 is earliest date to file for financial aid. (FAFSA)
Copy forms before mailing.
____ Receive Student Aid Report.
____ March - CAPP test. Vocational entrance for MN West students.
____ Receive letters of acceptance.
____ Receive financial aid award letters.
____ May 1 -- Notify school of your choice.
____ May 15 -- Notify counseling office of your post-secondary school
choice so that a final high school transcript may be sent.
____May 30 – Request a transcript be sent to your post-secondary school choice if
you have received any college or vocational school credits. This request should come from the post secondary school where you received the credit (s).