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Click File -> Make a Copy to have your own personal version to edit!
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Use the Third Tab of this Sheet to Track Different Schools' Admissions Policies
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Recommended OrderItemDone?Further Reading/NotesNotes
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Fall 1Decision Making II classes begin
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Fall 2Log into Maia Learning and begin exploring colleges
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Fall 3Attend sessions when college reps visit GFS As a junior, you may only attend if it falls during Break or a free period
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Fall 4Start adding colleges to "Considering List" in MaiaThis list is FLUID and will probably change a lot throughout your college search.
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Fall 5Fill out future reflection formThis will help the college counselors get to know you better
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Fall 6Attend "A Look at Testing in Changing Admissions Landscape" session (November)Led by Phil Pine from Capital Educators
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Winter 1Review PSAT results and come up with plan to take SAT and/or ACT (December)Questions about when you should test and which one(s) you should take? Ask College Counseling
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Winter 2Attend Junior College Kickoff event (December)
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Winter 3Begin 1:1 meetings w/ your assigned college counselorYou will receive an email from your College Counselor with a Calendly link to begin setting up meetings
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Winter 4Visit college campuses (Spring Break is a GREAT time to start!)Many colleges allow you to sign up online for tours and information sessions or open houses
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Spring 1Complete Junior Questionnaire in MaiaLearningCounselors will begin 1:1 meetings once this questionnaire is completed
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Spring 2Parents complete Parent Questionnaire in MaiaLearning
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Spring 3Consider creating a new email account just for college-related information
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Spring 4Regularly log in to MaiaLearning and keep it up to date
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Spring 5Be aware of SAT/ACT/TOEFL changes, dates, and practice opportunities. Connect your College Board Account to Khan Academy for SAT practice tailored to your needs
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Spring 6Create your own Common App login
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Spring 7Continue college visits - demonstrated interest is important at MANY colleges!The College Essay Guy's "Guide to Demonstrated Interest"
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Spring 8Have a family conversation about finances. How much will "financial fit" factor into final decisions?
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Spring 9Work with your College Counselor to refine your college list in MaiaLearning College List Builder & The Myth of Fit (Full Episode) | The College Essay Guy Podcast
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Spring 10For families seeking financial aid: complete the net price calculator for colleges on your list
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Spring 11Edit the resume you created in Career Explorations class to use as a college resume
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Spring 12Plan senior year courses (talk to teachers, your advisor, College Counselor)Read Tufts University's advice to juniors planning senior courses
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Spring 13Brainstorm topics for college personal statementHow to Brainstorm 21 College Essay Topics | 21 Details Exercise
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Spring 14Ask two teachers for letters of recommendationRead "How to Get a Great Letter of Recommendation" from College Board
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Spring 15Think about including a creative, visual or performing arts portfolio in your applicationMs. Selzer and the other Art faculty are there to be a resource for you too!
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Spring 16Make sure you print the Permission to Release School Records form, sign it (along with your parents) and submit to Mrs. Krieger
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Summer 1Start draft of main personal statement essayFind Common App Essay Prompts Here
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Summer 2Complete the basic information in the main sections of Common App. Don't fill in School Sections until August 15th since they may change before then.
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Summer 3Narrow down list of schools in Maia to about 8-12 with a balanced range of admission probabilityRead brief article: "Creating a Balanced College List"
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Summer 4Continue to visit collegesRefer to this list of questions to potentially ask college admissions or students to learn more about their school
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Summer 5Use the "Policy Checklist" (other tab of this spreadsheet) to research each of your school's admissions rules
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Summer 6Continue working on draft of maximum 650 word personal statement
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Summer 7Start rough drafts of supplemental essays for colleges on your list - don't get too serious until after August 15College Essay Advisors Supplemental Essay Guide
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Summer 8All families: Openly discuss and seek to understand potential total costs of applications and four years of undergraduate education.
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Summer 9Work on Creative Portfolio if submitting
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