September To-Dos for High School Students

September is a busy month for the college admissions process. If you’re a senior, junior, or sophomore, below are the items you should work through this month.

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SENIORS

  • Finalize college list

  • Work on applications & essays

  • Review transcript for accuracy

  • Check on recommendation requests from teachers and counselors

  • FAFSA available October 1st

10TH & 11TH GRADE STUDENTS

  • Check collegeboard.org and ACT.org for the latest information about available test dates and test cancellations

  • Check with your school for the date it expects to administer the PSAT

  • Visit www.nacacfairs.org for a listing of upcoming college fairs

  • Check your school’s website for fall college representative visits to your area

  • Meet with college representatives

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