College Planning Calendar for Juniors and Seniors
COLLEGE PLANNING CALENDAR
Junior Year
Fall
o Begin your college search, if you have not done so already
o Log on to NJCAN select career and college choices
o Take the PSAT/NMSQT exam in October
o Students interested in military academies must begin the process now
o Discuss college plans (including financial needs, estimated costs, etc.) with parents
o Visit colleges’ websites and request information from them
o Attend the National College Fair in Atlantic City
Winter
o Meet with guidance counselor and review PSAT results
o Register for and take the ACT and/or SAT I and SAT Subject Tests. See section on college entrance
tests for more information
o Be sure that your course selection is appropriate and supports your career goals
o Develop a list of colleges and majors that you’re interested in
o If you want to get a head start on recommendations before teachers get swamped, contact them and
provide your resume and a request for a recommendation form
Spring
o Attend Junior Information Night at ACHS
o Meet with your guidance counselor to discuss colleges and majors
o Apply for internships and summer programs that fit your career goals
o Investigate summer experiences, including summer school, and college sponsored workshops
o Take ACT/SAT
o Request teacher recommendations
o Complete a resume
Summer
o Visit college campuses
o Begin requesting information from majors and programs within the colleges you are interested in
o The Common Application is available to start after August 1st. Begin to work on the required essay.
Senior Year
Fall
o Follow up on teacher recommendations
o Register in September for the October and/or November SATs
o Begin completing scholarship applications
o Meet with your guidance counselor to help finalize future plans
o Meet with college representatives as they visit the ACHS. Check our website for details.
o Complete your applications before Thanksgiving break
o Attend ACHS Financial Aid Night
- Attend Road to College Workshops in C110, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at 2:15pm
o Create an FSA ID
o Begin to file the FAFSA, and the CSS Profile if applicable, on October 1st
Winter
o Request mid-year grades be forwarded to colleges
o Complete scholarship applications
Spring
o Advanced Placement (AP) testing in May
o Inform colleges of your admissions decisions before May 1
Summer
- Request final grades be forwarded to your college