FOURYEAR COLLEGE PREPARATION

1
FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE PREPARATION

• SENIOR YEAR

2
MAY-AUGUST

• Review transcript.
• Adjust schedule to maintain A-G requirements.
• Consider which colleges you want to attend by
  going to http//cpbridges.com/Choices/DisplayHome
  and use school id 1035090 and password of
  bulldogs.
• View bilingual advice on college admission
  through Yes I Can at www.yesican.gov, or
  www.yosipuedo.gov
• Sign up for SAT I, SAT II, and ACT using
  www.collegeboard.com and www.act.org.
• Work on personal statement.
• Obtain fee waivers if eligible for SAT/ACTs.

3
SEPTEMBER

• Maintain good grades in honors, AP classes, and
  A-G classes.
• Avoid financial aid scams. See www.ftc.gov/scholar
  shipscams, Search for scholarships
  www.fastweb.com , www.malsef.com, www.finaid.org,
  www.scholarshipsforhispanics.org,
  www.blackexcel.org, www.salliemae.com
• Listen read the bulletin.
• Visit the career centerwww.collegeboard.com.
• Ask about employuee/church/community
  scholarships.
• Re-contact teachers for letters of
  recommendations.
• Dont forget thank-you notes.
• Be aware of SAT I /SATII/ACT classes/registration
  deadlines
• Terminate senioritis.

4
OCTOBER

• Take SAT I/ACT, and SAT II exams. PHS School
  code is 052401. (www.collegeboard.com,
  www.act.org),
• Attend UC/CSU application workshops.
• Begin UC applications at www.ucop.edu/pathways.
• Begin CSU applications at www.csumentor.edu.
• Listen to college representativesattend college
  presentations.
• Attend college fairs
• Reduce the list of colleges to between 5-7.
  Visit the colleges if you havent yet. Research
  www.californiacolleges.edu, www.ucop.edu/pathways,
  www.csumentor.edu, www.princetonreview.com,
  http//cpbridges.com/Choices/DisplayHome and use
  school id 1035090 and password of bulldogs
• Be aware of on-site CSU registration dates.
• Search for scholarships.
• Finalize the personal statement.
• Attend Financial Aid Workshop on October 7th at 7
  p.m. in the cafeteria.

5
NOVEMBER

• Take SAT I, SAT II, and ACT.
• Submit CSU and UC applications by November 30th.
• Print a copy of CSU and UC applications for
  personal record.
• Request admission to the education opportunity
  programs for academic assistance if you come from
  a low-income family or you are the first
  generation of your family to potentially graduate
  from high school.
• Request letters of recommendation for
  scholarships. Keep a personal copy for your
  records.
• File the CSS profile () for certain private
  schools.
• Continue to watch for scholarships.
• Check career center for college representative
  speakers.

6
DECEMBER

• Last time to take SAT I, SAT II, and ACT (You can
  walk in if necessary. Contact the different
  company representatives to find out where you can
  walk in and how much it will be.
• Ask parents to save the year-end payroll stubs.
• Check with staff writing letters of
  recommendation.
• Finish visiting all colleges to which you applied.

7
JANUARY

• Pick up FAFSA application at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
• Dont drop classes!
• Look out for UC scholarships documents.
• Continue scholarship search.
• Attend financial aid workshop, part II.
• Ask parents to make an appointment for taxes.
• Do well on your finals!
• Make sure that all SAT scores are sent to the
  colleges for which you applied.

8
FEBRUARY

• Complete FAFSA application- Deadline is March 2nd
  www.fafsa.edu.gov.
• Check with registrar for Cal-Grant/G.P.A.
  verification.
• Continue scholarship search.
• Continue to do well in school.

9
MARCH

• Watch for SAR (financial aid) to be returned to
  you.
• Make connections on Student Aid Report (SAE).
• Community college application process begins.
• Take community college placement tests.
• Watch for admission notices.
• Register for AP tests.

10
April

• Compare financial aid awards you receive. Make
  your decision and send admissions and housing
  deposits.
• Return Student Intent to Register (SIR) deadline
  by May 1st.
• Check with colleges about signing and returning
  financial aid letters.
• Watch for deadlines regarding placement tests,
  registration for housing, and registration for
  classes.
• Continue scholarship search.
• Continue to do well in your classes since your
  acceptance is only provisional and colleges
  expect you to maintain your grade point average
  through your senior year.

11
MAY

• Take AP exams.
• Continue scholarship searches.
• Take college placement exams in reading and math.
• Register for summer class or summer bridge
  program.
• Attend awards night programs.
• Practice safe and healthy habits while
  celebrating your success.

12
JUNE

• Return applications for college orientation
  program.
• Send thank-you notes to the people that helped
  you.
• Congratulations and good luck Bulldogs! You did
  it!