The college search process can be a challenge. The following checklist can help keep you on the right track throughout your college search.

• Continue rigorous college prep curriculum.
• Retake the ACT (or SAT if you wish).
• Visit with college representatives as they visit at South High. (See link to a listing on this site.)
• Apply to colleges in the fall. Apply online.
• Consult your counselor and follow South's procedure for sending application, fee, transcript, ACT/SAT scores, essay, recommendation letters.
• Follow up to make sure all materials arrive at the college.
• Continue visiting colleges, and if you like what you see, visit again. Contact the admissions dept. to set up an overnight visit, if you'd like.
• Investigate scholarships that may be available at your colleges.
• Complete the FAFSA form (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) in January or February. See link on this site for more information.
• Look for private/local scholarships in the College and Career Center (see link on this site) or at websites (see listing on this site).
• Select your college by May 1.
• Send necessary deposit and find out about housing.
• Notify schools you did not select.

[Back to Home Page]