College Guidance Calendar
JUNIORS
October
Take PSAT
February
Meet individually with college counselor to discuss college preferences;
begin researching colleges on initial list
Begin planning how to make good use of the summer months
March
Visit college campuses over Spring Break
Prepare for the May SAT
April
Come to the Parents Weekend meeting with college counselor
Continue working on SAT preparation
May
Make college visit plans for the summer
Take SAT at Darrow School
June - August
Take SAT II when advised
Visit college campuses
Begin preparing college essays
SENIORS
September
Meet College Counselor to go over the application process
Meet individually with college counselor to develop 12th-grade list
of schools
Register for SAT I; register for ACT
Obtain all necessary applications and supplementary applications; begin
completion of common application
Check on requirements for each college (deadlines, fee, portfolio, interview,
SATs, etc.)
Plan visits with parents to college campuses during October Break
October
Prepare final drafts of college essays
Ask teachers to write
recommendations
Arrange to take the TOEFL (international students)
Attend local college fair when available
Visit colleges during October Break
Take ACT exam
November
Take SAT I at Darrow School
Complete college essays
Complete early-decision applications and supporting materials
Follow up on teacher recommendations
Visit colleges during Thanksgiving Break as necessary
December
Send applications with January deadlines
Take SAT II if needed
Complete supporting materials such as portfolios, audition tapes, and
supplements
January
Apply for financial aid; send the FAFSA and
Profile as soon as possible after January 1
Finish and send any applications with February or March deadlines
April
Receive replies from colleges
Send deposit to college of your choice before May1
