College Timetable for 12th Grade
September 2024
Match Naviance to Common App
Begin college interviews
Download or view college applications from college websites or the Common Application website
Edit your college essays/supplements
Confirm with teachers- letter of recommendations
Register for any additional SAT, ACT tests
Notify Guidance of Early Action or Early Decision plans
Visit colleges or Open Houses
Revise Student Resume and return to Mrs. Devins
Attend college representative meetings at Villa
October 2024
- Finalize college essays
- Contact Collegeboard and have test scores sent to colleges-if needed
- Be sure that any college to which you are applying Early Action or Early Decision is listed on Naviance and the Common Application website
- Register for CSS Profile for financial aid, if necessary
- Meet with counselor to discuss plans for applications
November 2024
- Complete college applications and BE AWARE OF DEADLINES!
December 2024
- Be sure that ALL of the colleges you plan on applying to are listed on Naviance and on your Common App.
- Complete all college applications!
January 2025
- Maintain your academic consistency!
- Apply online at www.fafsa.ed.gov for FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
- Maintain communication with colleges
- Update colleges with any information you would like to convey (grades, awards, etc.)
May 2025
- Respond to ALL colleges regarding your enrollment NO LATER THAN May 1st!
- Send in your deposit to your college by May 1st
Suggestions for 11th Grade
Fall
- Take the PSATs – October
- Remain involved: continue participating in extracurricular activities you enjoy
- Stay on track with your courses
- Complete Supermatch on Naviance
- Attend College Night Presentation
Winter
- Maintain academic consistency
- Take on new roles if you can: work towards leadership positions in the activities you are involved in
- Volunteer
- Meet with Mrs. Devins
- Review Naviance statistics for colleges you may be interested in
- Take SAT and/or ACT
Spring
- Examine course selection
- Finish the year strong with final exams and/or AP exams
- Common App Essay prompts- Will be discussed in English class
- College Visits- Attend Open Houses, information sessions etc.
- Complete a Student Resume- Will be discussed in English class
- Update transcript
- Take SAT and/or ACT
Summer
- Visit college campuses
- Complete Common App Essay
- Work/Volunteer
Suggestions for 10th Grade
Fall
- Stay on track with your courses
- Remain involved: continue participating in extracurricular activities you enjoy
- Complete Supermatch on Naviance
Winter
- Maintain academic consistency
- Take on new roles if you can: work towards leadership positions in the activities you are involved in
- Volunteer
- Meet with Mrs. Devins to discuss goals(academic/personal)
- Review Naviance statistics for colleges you may be interested in
Spring
- Examine course selection
- Take the PSAT’s
- Finish the year strong with final exams and/or AP exams
- Think about how you are going to spend your summer (volunteer, work etc.)
- Compile a list of all activities/clubs/awards you have participated in/received since 9th grade
- Consider visiting colleges (open houses, tours, etc.)
Summer
- Utilize your summer to further demonstrate your interest(s), by volunteering, taking a course, working, taking a service trip, etc.
- Consider visiting some college campuses if you weren’t able to in the Spring.
Suggestions for 9th Grade
Fall
- Embrace your courses- rewrite notes, develop study groups
- Get involved- Join clubs, sports or any extracurricular activity you may be interested in.
- Build relationships with your teachers, new friends and your counselors.
- Reach out if you need assistance (Student Assistant Counselor, Guidance Counselor or Director of Curriculum are here to help)
Winter
- Find your academic stride
- Consider goals for the upcoming summer and school year
- Maintain communication with teachers and counselors
Spring
- Discuss course selection with your teachers and counselor
- Develop a plan for the summer (work, volunteer)
