Senior Checklist
1. Decide on Colleges to Apply to
Download the app to be entered in for prizes.
2. Get Ready to Apply
Collect the following Information needed to apply to school
* Social Security Number (Cannot apply without it)
* Drivers License- some schools will waive)
* GPA and Rank - Some schools ask for this
* Address, Phone, Email (don't use your school email)
3. Apply.
Use a Fee Waiver through this link: Fee Waiver Codes
OR apply through Keys to Success win big prizes and the fee waivers will already be there.
Apply to multiple schools! You'll want to apply to at least two school, but the more the merrier! Use the following links to help get you to where you need to go.
BYU, BYU Idaho, BYU Hawaii
If applying for Blanding, use A# or Blanding as payment code
4. Send your transcripts
Mark the Colleges you are applying to (even if you haven't finished yet) google doc:
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You need to mark an X on every single college that you applied to so that we know to send your transcript so that your application will be completed. If you apply to one later that you haven't marked on this list you will need to come back and mark it in red so we know that it is new. If you don't, you will not be accepted into that college. Jonnie will put Sent next to the ones she has sent so you will know it has been sent.
5. Apply for FAFSA
Bring your parents and come to FAFSA night on October _21st 6:00-8:00 pm. Come and get help from state FAFSA experts and enjoy some refreshments.
Every students should apply for a FSA ID! This is your username and password for the FAFSA. Once this is completed, you can start your FAFSA.
Qualifying students may be able to receive:
-Grants (free money)
-Loans (you have to pay it back)
-Work-study (get a job on campus)
If you still need some extra help and we aren't around to answer them, here are some helpful links that can help.
Two minute video overview
6 minute Q&A with FAFSA Experts
25 minute full FAFSA walkthrough
What happens after you submit your FAFSA video
6. Take These two short surveys to be entered in for scholarships
Post UCAW Survey This is the same survey you took before UCAW Week but we want to see how hopeful UCAW week is.
7. Apply to Scholarships
Start by looking at our San Juan High School Counselor's Corner scholarship page. We have taken the time to list local, state, and national scholarships for you, but there are thousands more out there that aren't listed!
Look at your college choice and see what options they have on their index and for private scholarships. This can help you decide what school you can afford based on what scholarships they can offer you.
Dixie - - Snow - - SUU - - USU - - UVU - - Weber - - Westminster
The most important thing to remember is: The more scholarships you apply for, the more money you stand a chance of winning for college!
How to get started:
Make a list of all the great things about you. This will help you during the application process. Scholarship committees are looking for students who:
-have financial hardships
-are engaged in the community through service/volunteer work
-have demonstrated leadership skills
-are culturally diverse
-have overcome hardships
-are outstanding athletes
-have high index scores (a graph that has your GPA on one side and your ACT on another and then where they meet. This is how most schools give their academic scholarships.)
Fill out the Senior Accomplishment Sheet, give it to the counselor today in class or turn it into the scholarships desk and keep a copy for yourself to help you as you continue to fill out scholarships.
Be the student that is deserving of scholarship funds and be sure to thank those who offer you scholarship money. Don't assume so many students are applying that you don't have a chance. You'd be surprised; apply!
8. Accept your offers
Accept any admission and scholarship offers before deadlines. You can do that on your school accounts or through the scholarship committees.
If you do not plan on going to college the fall semester after high school graduation, or plan on going on a religious mission, you need to defer you admittance/scholarship offers so that you do not loose those opportunities. By deferring, you will not be required to reapply and any deferrable scholarships (because not all are) will be waiting when the student is ready to return to school.
Here are the links to defer:
9. Find Housing.
Decide if you want to on or off campus, or with a friend or family
If you are going to live on campus apply through the college on their housing webpage.
Many Colleges have websites to search to find community housing. If not you can often find housing through facebook or calling the apartments directly to see if they have any openings. START EARLY!!!! Many colleges are have shortages of housing right now! So get on it quick before its all gone!
10. Register for Classes
It's time to apply for housing and classes.
This is a good time to meet with your counselor, GEAR UP/TRIO counselors, or college counselors to see what your options are.
11. Send in your Final Transcript After Graduation
You've graduated!
At graduation you were handed a copy of your final transcript. It is now your responsibility to send this in to your college so they can finalize everything.
What to be watching for:
Emails from your college.
Open them and stay informed about things such as:
-Financial aid- they may request that you verify your FAFSA information.
-Tuition deadlines
-Scholarship offers
-Orientation- before school, first day, or before you can register for classes?
Scholarship deadlines- stay focused and don't miss them!
Housing application deadlines- how early are they?
College textbooks- Are you going to rent or buy them? There are multiple sites to keep in mind other than just the college bookstore.
Amazon
Textbooks.com
Chegg
Textbookrentals
Campusbookrentals
Valorebooks
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