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Fall Semester
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August
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Research schools you might be interested in
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Keep your GPA up by working hard and staying ahead in your studies
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Apply for TN Promise **Deadline is November 1*
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Apply for UT Promise (have to do both TN Promise and UT Promise if going to a UT School)
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Apply to at least 2 colleges (take advantage of College App Days)
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Register to take/retake the ACT if needed
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Participate in college info sessions (Watch for email invitations to sign up)
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Schedule a campus tour
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October
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Complete the 2025-26 FAFSA **Deadline with TN Promise is March 15**
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Create a resume of academics, athletics, activities, and achievements
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Order Cap & Gown
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November
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Search and apply for scholarships (private, local, institutional)
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December
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Complete the 2025-26 FAFSA **Deadline with TN Promise is March 15**
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Search and apply for scholarships (private, local, institutional)
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Be prepared for finals and finish the semester strong!
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Spring Semester
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January
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Search and apply for scholarships (private, local, and institutional)
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Register to take/retake the ACT if needed
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Set up your student portal of the colleges you have applied to.
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February
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Search and apply for scholarships (private, local, and institutional)
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Know when TN Promise meeting will take place at your high school
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March
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Narrow your college search down to 2 schools
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Notify schools that you do not plan to attend
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Complete mandatory TN Promise meeting/webinar
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April
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Report scholarships to College & Career Office
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Contact TN Achieves Representative if interested in a Summer Bridge Program
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Complete admissions & financial aid files at your college choice
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Complete Senior Survey (be sure to list school you want final HS transcript sent to)
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Make sure your TSAC portal has your correct college listed to receive all state money
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GRADUATE!!
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Report scholarships to College & Career Office
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Submit 8 hours of community service hours before TN Promise July 1 deadline
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Sign up for college orientation
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College & Career Advisors
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A-L: Mrs. Diehl (diehl_k@hcde.org)
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M-Z: Mrs. Brooks (brooks_diona@hcde.org)
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