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Senior Year Countdown

Senior Year Countdown

Use the Countdowns to make sure you are On Track
for
Graduation
&
Your Future

Month	Activity
September	Meet with counselor to discuss graduation requirements. Contact colleges to receive admissions materials. Create an admissions checklist for the college of your choice. Research scholarship opportunities. Begin working on your college essay. Register to retake the SAT and/or the ACT.
October	Begin working on your applications. If applying for early decision, complete and mail applications. If you are an athlete, register with the NCAA Clearinghouse on line at www.ncaaclearinghouse.net Take the SAT and/or ACT. Ask teachers/counselors for letters of recommendation.
November & December	Complete and mail applications. Have High School transcripts mailed to colleges by completing a Transcript Request form and returning the form plus $2.00 to Mrs. Sacco in the Registrar's Office. Retake the SAT and/or ACT for a higher score. Have your counselor review your applications before mailing.
January	Check to make sure your applications have been received. Keep your counselor informed of new activities, scholarships, and awards. Obtain a FAFSA form from your counselor or register online at: www.fafsa.ed.gov Attend the Financial Aid Workshop in January offered by LHS. Inform parents that income tax returns need to be completed early. Request 1st semester grades to be sent to school of choice (if school requires).
February	Speak with your parents and counselors about admissions decisions. Complete and submit your FAFSA application.
March & April	Contact scholarship and financial aid offices at your school of choice to check on your status. If you are wait-listed send updated information. Retest SAT and/or ACT if necessary.
May	Make your decision. Take AP exams (if applicable). Send deposit to school of choice. Inform other colleges you will not attend. Request a final High School transcript to be sent to your college.

Official Notification

Publication on the LaGrange High School website serves as official documentation that information has been formally communicated to students and parents.

Student Handbook

Parents you may download a copy of the student handbook to review at anytime by clicking on the image to the left. Any changes to the policies printed in the handbook are posted on the website and archived here.