Commit to do your best   work and take the most challenging courses

Make an appointment with your counselor to discuss college options

Start applying for college using applytexas.org or check for college websites for individual applications

Check FHS website for scholarship opportunities

Take the SAT/ACT

Attend college recruiter meetings

Continue your college search via their websites checking deadline dates

Set up accounts with free scholarship/college search websites (www.fastweb.com)

Set up parent and student pin number via fafsa.ed.gov

Start asking teachers, counselors, employers for recommendation letters – remember to provide resume

Narrow list of colleges/universities you want to attend and discuss with parents

Check dates for scholarships opportunities

Verify transcript is accurate

Attend college day – prepare questions

Utilize collegboard.com and/or act.org to prepare for SAT and ACT

Utilize the FHS website to take practice ACT and SAT tests

Attend College 101 night for parents and students

Begin preparing financial records for FAFSA and ask for help if you need it

Check university/college websites for early decision admission deadlines

Continue to look for scholarship and financial aid resources

Register to take the SAT/ACT tests

Continue preparing financial records for FAFSA

See you counselor for any PSAT report questions

Check transcript accuracy at the end of 1^st semester

Prepare to file income taxes/Complete your FAFSA ASAP

Check admissions applications status

Continue to look for scholarship and financial aid resources

Apply for financial aid well before priority deadlines

Complete FAFSA if you have not already done so

Finish strong the 2^nd semester; college DON’T appreciate senior it is

Begin applying for local scholarships

Watch your mail/emails for college letters

Check status of college applications

Continue applying for local scholarships

Attend FAFSA night for help applying for student aid

Watch mail for Student Aid Report (SAR report)

Register and study for AP Exams

Review college acceptances

Visit  the campuses of your top 2 college choices

Review financial aid packages

Apply for school housing early

Take AP Exams

Prepare for semester finals

Send thank you notes to teacher and counselors

Notify colleges that you did not choose so they can offer admission to others who wrote recommendations

Follow up with acceptance letter for enrollment, financial aid, and housing

Request final transcripts

Attend orientation meeting for college

Pack for college and look forward to the next chapter in your life