My12th Grade Planner

Take MyTest

Take or re-take the SAT and/or ACT, and college entrance exams, as this will be your last opportunity. Additionally, you will want to take all the AP (advanced placement) Exams for any courses you have completed, saving you time and the cost of college hours. If your school does not offer all the exams ask your Guidance Counselor for optional testing locations.

Find MyApplication Deadlines

It is important not to miss the deadlines for applications. Update your calendar of the Application Deadlines, Additional Application Requirements and Institution (school specific) Scholarship Deadline(s) for all the schools you will be applying to.

MyTranscripts

Arrange to have updated transcripts sent to all of the schools you have applied to.

MyScholarship Search Updates

Update your information with the scholarship searches you are registered with. Complete all outstanding applications. It is a good idea to notify the school you plan to attend and your Guidance Counselor of all scholarships received. Here are just a few of the free online search tools available:

Adventures in Education
Broke Scholar
College Board
Department of Education
Scholarship Monkey

Complete MyFinancial Aid

As close to January 1st for each year you plan to attend college, you and your family should complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Tax information from the previous year will be required. All schools will estimate your Financial Aid Award Package (Scholarships, Grants, Work Study and Loans) based on the information provided.

Select MySchool

When you have received your Acceptance and Financial Aid Award Letters it is time to select a school. The Financial Aid Comparison Tool from the College Board can assist you with evaluating your options. Once you select a school you should notify the school of your plan to attend as well as those schools you will not be attending. Paying for MyCollege is next.