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PLANNING
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WHAT TO DO & WHEN TO DO IT
Junior Year (High School)
FALL
- Take college-preparatory course work (math, science, foreign language).
- Visit counseling center and college websites to review college and career materials.
- Contact colleges for specific information.
- Meet with college representatives at programs.
- Take PSAT.
WINTER
- Register for Spring SAT I Test.
- Talk with friends, parents, and counselors about college and career selections.
SPRING
- Plan senior courses (complete required courses).
- Take SAT.
- Visit college campuses.
- Take Advanced Placement Tests, if applicable.
SUMMER
- Visit college campuses, obtain application/admissions procedures.
Senior Year (High School)
SEPTEMBER
- Maintain grades and academic course load. Continue to take Math, Science and Foreign Language even if you have already met high school graduation requirements.
- Make calendar of all necessary deadlines (applications, financial aid, scholarships, placement tests).
- Meet with Longwood representatives at programs.
OCTOBER
- Fill out application and mail, noting Early Action deadline.
- Request high school transcript to be sent to Longwood's Admissions Office.
- Attend a Longwood Open House program.
- Take SAT--it is recommended that you take SATs early in your senior year.
NOVEMBER
- Complete and mail your Longwood application if you intend to apply Early Action.
- Attend a Longwood Open House, if you haven't already.
DECEMBER
- Take SAT II: Subject Tests if you are planning to major in a foreign language.
JANUARY
- Mail Financial Aid Form (must be sent in after January 1).
FEBRUARY
- Send first semester grades to Longwood Admissions Office.
MARCH-APRIL
- Keep track of acceptance offers and financial aid awards.
- Revisit campus, if necessary, or attend another Open House.
MAY
- Notify Longwood of your college decision by May 1.
- Have Advanced Placement scores and dual enrollment course transcripts sent to Longwood.
- Attend Summer Orientation
JUNE-JULY
- Send final grades to Longwood.
- Attend Summer Orientation.
AUGUST
- Begin an exciting life at Longwood.