Sample Senior Timeline

Your senior year of high school is an exciting and hectic time. To help you stay on track, here's a timeline of when to complete key actions to prepare for college.

September

• Talk to your high school guidance counselor to discuss your college goals and academic record.
• Sign up for the SAT or ACT.
• Make plans to visit the colleges or universities that interest you.
• Familiarize yourself with the university admissions process.
• Get in touch with your admissions counselor for help with all pieces of the process.

October

• Complete and submit your online application.
• Explore and begin applying for scholarship programs outside the university.
• Attend Envision Idaho.

November

• Make sure to have your SAT or ACT test scores sent to the universities of your choice.
• Research your options for paying for school.

December

• Begin looking for an admissions letter if you have already submitted your application.
• Once you've received your acceptance letter, begin regularly checking the Admitted Students website for next steps you can take.

January

• Begin working on your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You'll want to submit your FAFSA as soon as possible to be eligible for all awards possible.

February

• If you haven't already done so, be sure to submit your university application and FAFSA by Feb. 15 for maximum financial aid consideration.

March

• Keep track of all your application materials.

April

• Set up your Vandal accounts if you have been admitted.
• Watch your VandalMail account for important university communication.
• Attend Vandal Friday, if you have been admitted, to register for classes and more.

May

• Confirm that you are attending in the fall by contacting your Academic Advisor and registering for classes (if you haven’t already).
• Notify other schools of your decision.
• Review and accept your financial aid awards in VandalWeb.