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College Admissions Calendar: 2007-2008 Academic Year

2007-2008 Academic Year

If you are a high school Junior...

• Start thinking about college choice.
• Make an appointment to talk with a high school guidance counselor.
• Register with FastWeb.com to find money for college.
• Take the PSAT during junior year and start studying for the ACT or SAT. See below for test dates.

If you are an incoming high school senior...

July/August 2007:

• Visit college campuses to learn more about your options.
• Use summer leisure time to start college application essays. Try writing sample drafts.
• Request applications and brochures from top-choice colleges.
• Prepare for standardized tests through classes, test prep software and books.

Important ACT Dates

• August 24: Registration deadline for September 15th test (available only in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas and Washington).

September 2007:

• Get ready for college applications by creating files for each target school, including a list of application requirements (essays, transcripts, etc.) and deadlines.
• You should also request letters of recommendation from teachers and community leaders.

Important SAT Dates

• September 10: Registration deadline for October 6 tests.
• September 14: Later registration deadline for October 6 tests.

Important ACT Dates:

• August 24: Late registration deadline for September 15 test.
• September 21: Registration deadline for for October 27 test.
• September 15: ACT Test day (available only in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas and Washington).

October 2007:

• Talk to a parent or counselor about college cost. Decide how much you can afford and explore your funding options.
• Visit Finaid.org to learn more about financial aid.
• You should start applying for scholarships from private organizations. Visit your scholarship results page to learn about scholarships.

Important SAT Dates:

• October 2: Registration deadline for November 3 tests.
• October 6: Test day, SAT I and SAT II.
• October 11: Late registration deadline for November 3 tests.
• October 30: Registration deadline for December 1 tests.

Important ACT Dates

• October 5: Late registration deadline for October 27 test.
• October 27: ACT Test day.

November 2007:

• If you are applying through early action or early decision, applications may be due this month.

Important SAT Dates:

• November 3: Test day, SAT I, SAT II and Language Tests with Listening (including ELPT).
• November 8: Late registration deadline for December 2 tests.

Important ACT Dates:

• November 2: Registration deadline for December 8 test.
• November 15: Late registration deadline for December 8 test.

December 2007:

• It's time to work on college applications! Many applications are due in early January.

Important SAT Dates:

• December 1: Test day, SAT I and SAT II.
• December 26: Registration deadline for January 26 tests.
• January 4: Late registration deadline for January 26 tests.

Important ACT Dates:

• December 8: ACT Test day.

January 2008:

• File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible after January 1.
• Check with prospective colleges about additional financial aid application forms and requirements.

Important SAT Dates

• January 26: Test day, SAT I and SAT II.
• January 29: Registration deadline for March 1 tests.

Important ACT Dates

• January 4: Registration deadline for February 9 test.
• January 18: Late registration deadline for February 9 test.

February 2008:

• If you submitted the FAFSA in January, you should be receiving the Student Aid Report (SAR) this month. Be sure to review it and submit any needed corrections.

Important SAT Dates

• February 7: Late registration deadline for March 1 tests.

Important ACT Dates

• February 9: ACT Test day.

March/April 2008:

• The moment of truth! College admissions letters and financial aid awards should be arriving this month.
• Carefully compare admissions offers. Your guidance counselor or a parent can help you weigh your options.
• Time for a decision! Most schools ask for a final decision by May 1.

Important SAT Dates

• March 1: Test day, SAT I.
• April 1: Registration deadline for May 5 tests.
• April 11: Late registration deadline for May 3 tests.
• May 6: Registration deadline for June 7 tests.

Important ACT Dates

• March 7: Registration deadline for April 12 test.
• March 21: Late registration deadline for April 12 test.
• April 12: ACT Test day.

May 2008:

• Once you have made a decision on a college, notify any school you have decided not to attend.
• Remember to double-check any final deadlines for housing, financial aid, etc.

Important SAT Dates

• May 5: Test day, SAT I and SAT II (new SAT).
• May 9: Late registration deadline for June 2 tests.

Important ACT Dates

• May 9: Registration deadline for June 14 test.
• May 23: Late registration deadline for June 14 test.

June 2008:

• Make arrangements to have your final transcripts sent to college.

Important SAT Dates

• June 7: Test day, SAT I and SAT II (new SAT).

Important ACT Dates

• June 14: ACT Test day.

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