1) Academics still count (acdemic rigor is important)
2) File with NCAA Clearinghouse for Div I or Div II college athletics
3) Have a Plan of Action (ie. list of colleges to apply to or other future plans)
4) Get Organized (for applying to colleges, financial aid, scholarships)
5) Regional College Fair is Thursday, October 1st from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at Union Mine HS
6) Request out-of-state & private college applications (if applicable) www.collegeboard.com
7) Take/retake SATs and ACT tests in the fall (December 2010 is the last "on time" test date for most colleges) Check with colleges regarding their deadlines
8) Write your college essay/personal statement, if your colleges need one
9) Apply to colleges (UC and CSU prefer online applications for Class of 2010) (UC & CSU Majors)
10) Request your official SAT or ACT test scores sent to colleges
11) Check with college housing office to see if you need to add name to a list or apply early (prior to acceptance)
12) Check with college financial aid offices about special scholarships/programs (prior to acceptance)
13) Start applying for scholarships (See Mrs. Lasko for assistance) ORHS Available Scholarships EDC-Scholarship Website
14) Request a FAFSA Pin Number prior to Januray 1st 2010 (if possible)
15) Attend the joint Oak Ridge/Ponderosa Financial Aid Night scheduled for Thursday, January 14th at Ponderosa High School 16) File FAFSA (universal financial aid form) after Januray 1st, online or paper copy
17) Complete the Cal Grant GPA Information Release Form (Cal Grants) found in the Career Center or the Career Center website
18) Private College Students: the CSS Profile (Financial Aid Form) is required by some privates (Check with college EARLY)
19) Students who will be attending a Community College should:
Apply Online prior to taking the Community College Assessment.
Take the Community College Assessment Test in March 2010 @ ORHS (March 15 & 22 from 1:00 to 4:30 PM in the Multi- Purpose room)
Check which assessments are acceptable at various community colleges
Attend the Community College Information Day (March 25th) @ ORHS (8:30 to 10:30 AM) (Students must sign-up)
20) Students who will be attending a CSU may need to take the EPT/ELM (English/Math Placement) REGISTER HERE
Contact CSUS for more information (916) 278-6296
21) Students who will be attending a UC will be required to take the Analytical Writing Placement Exam,
Contact UC Davis for more information (800) 839-8507
22) Send your Statement of Intent to Register/Enroll no later than May 1st (postmarked) to the 4-year college you will be attending
23) Take AP exams, if applicable
24) Attend the Scholarship Award Night, Wednesday, May 19th @ 7:00 PM in the Large Gym
25) Request a final transcript sent to your college (this is done at senior checkout, during the last week of school)