Month
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S = Student Responsibility
P= Parent/Guardian Responsibility
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Grade Level
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9
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10
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11
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12
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Aug
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Review the student handbook. Be sure you have a clear understanding of:
-Graduation requirements
-College/career requirements
-Testing ( high school & college admission)
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Aug
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Develop/update a written educational plan including all requirements necessary to meet your educational/career goals.
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S/P |
S/P |
S/P |
Aug
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Check class schedule for accuracy.
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Aug
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Make sure your fall schedule of classes includes college/major admission requirements.
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S/P |
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S/P |
Sept
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Join the California Scholarship Federation, if eligible.
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Sept
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Decide any early action/decision college choices.
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Sept
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Register for PSAT, ACT or SAT Subject tests if interested in a private or out of state college
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Sept
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Join and begin participating in extracurricular activities; many colleges consider participation evidence of talent and leadership.
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Sept
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Contact a counselor for the date of fall College Night.
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S/P |
S/P |
S/P |
Sept
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Research colleges and universities through the following websites: CTCL.org and California.college.com.
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S/P |
S/P |
S/P |
Oct
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Complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The deadline is March 2, but funds are limited so file early.
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S/P |
Oct
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Request college/scholarship letters of recommendation from teachers at least two weeks in advance of the deadline.
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Oct
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Visit the Counseling Office and begin a scholarship search.
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Oct
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Attend UC and CSU application workshops.
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S |
Oct
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Register for College Scholarship Service PROFILE (requested by many private colleges) and at Fastweb.com and Finaid.com.
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Nov
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Complete admission application to UC and CSU system on-line.
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S/P |
Nov
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If you have a Military Academy goal, contact an academy representative to plan your future.
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S/P |
S/P |
S/P |
Nov
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Have transcripts sent to requesting colleges/universities.
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Jan
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Submit Cal Grant G.P.A. Verification form to guidance office. Deadline is March 2, but funds are limited so file early.
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S/P |
Jan
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Attend a Financial Aid Workshop at Pioneer High School.
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S/P |
Jan
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Make sure your spring schedule of classes includes career, college and major requirements.
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S/P |
S/P |
S/P |
Jan
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Check last semester’s grades and join CSF and/or the National Honor Society (NHS) if eligible.
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S |
Jan
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Register for SAT, SAT II, or ACT for spring testing.
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Feb
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Ask about scholarships from parent’s employer.
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S/P |
Feb
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Use PSAT scores to begin college search.
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Feb
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Plan and register for a challenging schedule of classes for next school year.
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Mar
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FAFSA and Cal Grant forms must be postmarked no later than March 1.
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S/P |
Mar
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Consider college acceptances and revisit college campuses.
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Mar
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Continue your college search in the Counseling Office.
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Apr
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Visit college campuses during spring break.
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S/P |
Apr
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Register for community college summer or fall classes.
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Apr
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Look for new scholarships in Counseling Office.
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Apr
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Check SAR (Student Aid Report) for accuracy. Consider financial aid offers.
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S/P |
May
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Take Advanced Placement tests.
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May/June
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Request a final transcript to be sent to the college of attendance after graduation.
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May/June
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Write a “thank you” note to the scholarship donor if you are a recipient.
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May/June
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Take a college admission test and send scores to colleges under consideration.
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May/June
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Complete NCAA Clearinghouse Certification forms (if you are planning to participate in athletics in college).
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Summer
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Take a community college course for make-up, enrichment, or college credit (with counselor approval).
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Summer
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Visit college campuses.
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Summer
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Get a job and save your earnings for college (apply for a work permit).
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Summer
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Write or search the Internet for applications from private colleges and universities.
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Summer
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Participate in community or co-curricular activities in areas of interest.
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