Senior Calendar

light bulbAugust/September

  • Register (online) early for October or November SAT. Use college codes when registering- (one code for all CUNY colleges-2950).
  • Extracurricular/community activities- Get involved! Develop your interest.
  • Consider your responsibilities if applying Early Decision/ Early action see Ms. Spano immediately.
  • College office provides SUNY applications and instructions for the ONLINE ONLY- CUNY application. YOU must write, call or use the Internet to request ALL other applications and catalogs.
  • Begin drafts or essays.
  • Plan college visits and interviews (remember thank you letters).
  • Attend Edison's College Night.

light bulbOctober

  • Review for SAT- take exam.
  • Review your transcript for errors.
  • Attend local college fairs.
  • Ask teachers for recommendations begin filling out applications.
  • Be aware of deadlines if applying Early Decision/Action. Edison College Office deadline is 10/19/09.
  • Pick up CSS Financial Aid Form in college Office, if your colleges require it.
  • Register for Dec SAT. Use college codes when registering- (one code for all CUNY colleges-2950).
  • Finalize college list (between 5-7 choices).
  • Attend Edison's Parent college Information Night.

light bulbNovember

  • Take SAT. Be sure you used your colleges' codes to send scores.
  • Keep organized and up to date!
  • Submit completed applications, colleges/scholarship, with 2 unattached stamps to Ms. Funderburk-rm114b- pd. 2-6 only.
  • Request information about scholarships and financial aid from your target colleges.
  • Check/apply for private outside scholarships.
  • Remember: college/ scholarship applications due to college office 2 weeks in advance of any deadline.
  • Applications for highly selective colleges due to Ms. Funderburk before 11/18/09. List of highly selective colleges in college office.

light bulbDecember

  • SAT - take exams/send scores.
  • Finish all draft applications and essays.
  • Submit ALL remaining applications to College Office - DEADLINE -12/05/2009 (suggested).
  • Obtain FAFSA (Federal Financial Aid Form) from College Office.
  • ALL ONLINE APPLICATIONS REQUIRE THAT YOU SUBMIT A TRANSCRIPT REQUEST ENVELOPE TO MS. FUNDERBURK -PD. 2-6 ONLY.
  • Attend Edison's Financial Aid Night - 12/09/2008.

light bulbJanuary

  • File FAFSA form as soon as possible after January 1, 2010.
  • Take SAT - if needed.
  • If your college requests them, submit mid-year grade request forms and envelopes RM. 114B.
  • KEEP COPIES OF EVERY FORM YOU SUBMIT.
  • See Ms. Spano if you have not had your college interview.

light bulbFebruary

  • Check deadlines for A.P. exams.
  • Be sure FAFSA form is completed and sent to Federal Government (suggested Deadline 2/13/2010).
  • If planning to attend college in the state of NY - file a TAP application.

light bulb March

  • Continue search for scholarships. Try places of worship, parents employers, and Web sites.
  • Look for Student Aid Report (SAR) in the mail. Contact your college's financial Aid office. Ask what else you need to do to maintain financial aid eligibility.
  • HAND IN COPIES OF ALL OFFERS OF ADMISSION and SCHOLARSHIPS - ROOM 114B.

light bulbApril

  • Review college responses and aid offers with parents and counselors.
  • Visit as many colleges as possible to make your final decision.
  • Make final decision- send deposit by May 1st.
  • Notify other schools that you will not be attending.

light bulbMay

  • A.P. exams.
  • Fill out dorm forms.
  • Check arrangements for any college loans.
  • Send Original, signed SAR to your chosen college.

light bulbJune

  • Graduation!!
  • Submit final transcript request envelopes for colleges which require them.
  • Finalize summer plans.
  • GOOD LUCK!!