Although graduation may seem a long way off at the present time, there are a number of steps that should be taken throughout a student's high school years to ensure that he/she will be able to pursue the goal of college admission successfully. The following timetable is provided for you in an effort to make sure that Mepham students are fully prepared to meet the challenge. Applications and information for the tests described below are available in the Counseling Center (Room 117).
Year | What To Do | Timeline |
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Freshman Year | Join and get involved in clubs/activities to start building your activity resume Introduction to Naviance Program – Learning Styles Inventory (with school counselor) Plan out sophomore courses with school counselor Take SAT 2/ Subject Tests in specific content areas (optional) – Registration at College Board |
September November January May/June |
Sophomore Year | Students in accelerated courses – Take PSAT as a practice (optional, speak with counselor) Plan out junior year courses with school counselor Naviance Program Exploration – Career Interest Inventory (with school counselor) |
October January Jan/Feb |
Junior Year | Attend District College and Trade School Fair & Financial Aid Night and Regional College Fairs Take PSAT - registration online through Mepham HS Attend Junior Planning Night with family Meet with School Counselor for individual Junior College Conference Take SAT/ACT exams (College Board, ACTStudent) Attend District College and Career Planning Night Submit activity sheets and parent/student questionnaires to school counselor Ask teachers for letters of recommendation and provide them with activity sheet and pink questionnaire Work on college essay Continue research and visit college campuses Narrow down a list of prospective schools |
Fall Sept/Oct January Feb - May March May/June Summer |
Senior Year | Review transcript for finalization Meet with school counselor to go over college list and application deadlines (**college application deadlines vary so check with specific schools for exact deadlines and speak with counselor about admissions options such as ED/EA) Confirm with teachers writing your letters of recommendation Take SAT / ACT tests (College Board, ACTStudent) Attend College Visits & Open Houses to speak with college representatives Prepare college applications (Transcript Request Forms are due to the Counseling Center two weeks prior to application deadlines) Finalize college essay – share with an English teacher for proofreading Fill out FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) starting October 1st Finalize college choices and submit applications! Send SAT/ACT scores directly from testing agencies to colleges Check Scholarship Bulletin for available scholarships in the counseling office and research others you may wish to apply for (ongoing) AVOID SENIORITIS Mid-Year Grades sent automatically to all schools from Counseling Office Receive decisions and financial aid packets from colleges COLLEGE DECISION DAY – put deposit down on attending college by May 1st Report college decisions, attending school and scholarship information to Counseling Center Final high school transcripts sent to your attending college Send college transcripts directly from each institution you have received credit from through dual-enrollment courses (college sponsored courses) |
September October November January March April July |