College for Corebabies

We are steadily collecting useful information to help guide you through the college application process. Our hope is that you utilize these resources and share them with your peers. Please go to Cleveland’s Career and College Office for detailed college admission’s information.

 

Useful Links:

Senior Checklist

September
  • Get applications for the colleges you wish to attend and be aware of application deadlines
  • Sign up for the ACT or SAT test and SAT Subject tests required (Also known as the SAT II) – you only have until December of your senior year to complete tests
  • To register for the SAT, go to collegeboard.com
  • To register for the ACT, go to ACT.org
  • Visit csumentor.org to chart your high school grades online, get a head start on your CSU college applications, watch virtual college tours, look up college campus facts, and much more
October
  • Finish your essay for college admissions
  • Attend college fairs and make additional visits to college campuses
  • Attend informational meetings such as senior college night and financial aid night. Be aware of college application deadlines. CSU is Oct. 1- Nov. 30 and UC is Nov. 1 – 30
  • Make sure you visit the College and Career Center on a regular basis for information on career assessments, scholarships, as well as visits from college reps
November
  • Submit admissions application (electronically preferred) to UC and CSU systems
  • Request letters of recommendation by November 1st
  • Begin to send in private college/university applications as due
  • Begin to send in private college/university applications as due
  • Begin researching possible career options at the Career Center in H2 and websites such as cacareerzone.org
  • Keep your grades up!
December
  • Last months to take the ACT or SATs!
  • Apply for your and your parent’s financial aid PIN # at pin.ed.gov for use with the FAFSA online application
  • Review the FAFSA application online at fafsa.ed.gov with your family before you begin
  • The FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid – you should never pay to apply!
January
  • Send your midyear grade reports to private colleges that require it
  • Start filling out the FAFSA application at fafsa.ed.gov – the online application is available from Jan. 2 – March 2… do not procrastinate!
  • If you’re not applying to a 4-year college, inquire about community colleges and career options
  • Continue to research scholarship opportunities by visiting the College and Career Center in H2 and online at fastweb.com.
  • File the FAFSA no later than March 2
  • Make sure you’ve sent in your GPA verification forms for Cal Grant
  • Apply to community colleges and register for placement exams
  • Follow specific campus guidelines regarding housing
  • Check in with the Career Center to discuss possible career options, summer jobs, and internships – also check out sites like coolworks.com, cde.ca.gov, and youngbiz.com!
March
  • Check with the College Office for dates when community college representatives will be on campus to help with your online application and registration for placement exams
  • Register for AP exams with the College Office
  • Start preparing your resume with help from the Career Center and sites like jobweb.com
April
  • Regular decision admission letters arrive
  • Discuss the financial aid package with your family
  • Send in the acceptance notice to your chosen school and make sure to send in your deposit by May 1
  • Decline offers of admission from remaining colleges
  • Keep your grades up!
May
  • AP exams are administered this month. Make sure you send the AP Grade Report to your chosen college
  • Athletes: to play college athletics, you must be certified by the NCAA! Visit ncaa.org/wps/portal and the College Center for eligibility information
  • Thank those who helped you succeed!
  • Plan for high school graduation
June
  • Congratulations graduate!
  • Begin summer job, school, or community service
  • Ensure that your school sent your final transcript to your chosen college
  • Plan to attend Freshman Orientation at your chosen college or university

Junior Checklist

September
  • Get applications for the colleges you wish to attend and be aware of application deadlines
  • Sign up for the ACT or SAT test and SAT Subject tests required (Also known as the SAT II) – you only have until December of your senior year to complete tests
  • To register for the SAT, go to collegeboard.com
  • To register for the ACT, go to ACT.org
  • Visit csumentor.org to chart your high school grades online, get a head start on your CSU college applications, watch virtual college tours, look up college campus facts, and much more
October
  • Finish your essay for college admissions
  • Attend college fairs and make additional visits to college campuses
  • Attend informational meetings such as senior college night and financial aid night. Be aware of college application deadlines. CSU is Oct. 1- Nov. 30 and UC is Nov. 1 – 30
  • Make sure you visit the College and Career Center on a regular basis for information on career assessments, scholarships, as well as visits from college reps
November
  • Submit admissions application (electronically preferred) to UC and CSU systems
  • Request letters of recommendation by November 1st
  • Begin to send in private college/university applications as due
  • Begin to send in private college/university applications as due
  • Begin researching possible career options at the Career Center in H2 and websites such as cacareerzone.org
  • Keep your grades up!
December
  • Last months to take the ACT or SATs!
  • Apply for your and your parent’s financial aid PIN # at pin.ed.gov for use with the FAFSA online application
  • Review the FAFSA application online at fafsa.ed.gov with your family before you begin
  • The FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid – you should never pay to apply!
January
  • Send your midyear grade reports to private colleges that require it
  • Start filling out the FAFSA application at fafsa.ed.gov – the online application is available from Jan. 2 – March 2… do not procrastinate!
  • If you’re not applying to a 4-year college, inquire about community colleges and career options
  • Continue to research scholarship opportunities by visiting the College and Career Center in H2 and online at fastweb.com.
  • File the FAFSA no later than March 2
  • Make sure you’ve sent in your GPA verification forms for Cal Grant
  • Apply to community colleges and register for placement exams
  • Follow specific campus guidelines regarding housing
  • Check in with the Career Center to discuss possible career options, summer jobs, and internships – also check out sites like coolworks.com, cde.ca.gov, and youngbiz.com!
March
  • Check with the College Office for dates when community college representatives will be on campus to help with your online application and registration for placement exams
  • Register for AP exams with the College Office
  • Start preparing your resume with help from the Career Center and sites like jobweb.com
April
  • Regular decision admission letters arrive
  • Discuss the financial aid package with your family
  • Send in the acceptance notice to your chosen school and make sure to send in your deposit by May 1
  • Decline offers of admission from remaining colleges
  • Keep your grades up!
May
  • SAT I or SAT II
  • AP exams
  • Plan a challenging senior year
June
  • SAT I or SAT II (writing, math & third)
  • ACT
  • Study hard for your finals
Summer
  • Do something extraordinary!
  • Send for applications
  • Begin your personal statement/essay for college
  • Study for your SAT’s