"I learned about Newbury College by attending a college fair at my high school. It seemed to be perfect for me. Then I visited the campus and the faculty and staff were very nice. It just seemed great, so that's where I decided to go."
your "I'm going" guide Chris,
Newbury College
General Advice: Stay Focused
Avoid coming down with a bad case of "senioritis," or slacker's disease. Some colleges can and do withdraw acceptance from seniors whose grades nosedive during their senior year. Avoid bad influences and situations. Don't let careless mistakes or laziness ruin all of your planning and hard work.
Send your final high school transcripts to the school you choose
Senior Month-by-Month Checklist: When to Do It
This is a suggested schedule. If you are getting a late start, don't worry, get busy. You can still do it. Just do what you can when you can. Ask for help from your counselor or the admissions office of the school you want to attend. You can also download a printable college prep checklist from Federal Student Aid.
Complete and submit your federal aid application (FAFSA) as soon as possible. Submit any other financial aid applications your schools require. (Note: you don't have to be accepted yet to apply for aid.)
If you applied for regular decision, contact those schools to make sure they received everything.
Make any necessary corrections to your FAFSA and resubmit it.
Contact the financial aid offices at schools where you applied to make sure they have what they need.
You should hear back from the schools you applied to as to whether you were accepted or not.
Compare financial aid and scholarship offers of schools that accept you. Review offers with your family, counselors or other advisors for help to make your choice.
Find out what deposits your school requires to reserve your spot.
Find out how much tuition and fees (and room and board, if you're staying in a dorm) are and when they are due.
Send a formal letter of commitment to your school, along with any required deposit. Many schools require this to be submitted by May 1.
Meet with your guidance counselor. Make sure you are on track to graduate. Check your transcript. Be sure you have the credits you need to get into the schools you want.
Contact those schools for admission applications, requirements, deadlines, fees and financial aid information.
Register for the October/November SAT, ACT and SAT Subject Tests„˘ required by the schools you choose.
