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Junior Year - Checklist Items |
Completed |
|---|---|
| Take the core courses required for college to attend an Oklahoma college or university (check with your counselor). | |
| If you signed up for Oklahoma’s Promise in the 8th-10th grade, use the curriculum checklist at www.okpromise.org to keep track of your courses and continue to make good grades and stay out of trouble. | |
| Explore opportunities to earn college credit while in high school, like concurrent enrollment and AP courses. | |
| Prepare for and take the PSAT/NMSQT and the ACT or SAT exams. You may take the ACT or SAT several times. | |
| Research financial aid options and deadlines. | |
| Attend a college day/night event in your area. | |
| Narrow your choice of schools that you would like to attend and plan to visit their campuses. |
Senior Year- Checklist Items |
Completed |
|---|---|
| Take the core courses required for college to attend an Oklahoma college or university (check with your counselor). | |
| If you signed up for Oklahoma’s Promise in the 8th-10th grade, use the curriculum checklist at www.okpromise.org to keep track of your courses and continue to make good grades and stay out of trouble. | |
| Explore opportunities to earn college credit while in high school, like concurrent enrollment and AP courses. | |
| Talk to your counselor and family about your goals for after high school. | |
| Remember, you may take the ACT or SAT several times to improve your score. | |
| Investigate private sources of financial aid for college at your school, business and civic organizations, and your parent’s employer. | |
| Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible after Jan.1. Ask your family for help. You can apply online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. | |
| Decide which college you would like to attend and submit admission and financial aid applications. Be sure and know when the deadlines are for these forms. | |
| Look at your Student Aid Report (SAR) and make sure everything is correct. Return the form with any corrections. | |
| To avoid delays, respond quickly to any requests for additional information. Promptly accept your financial aid award letter if required. |
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For more information about preparing for college, visit www.OKcollegestart.org, call the Student Information Hotline at 800.858.1840 (225.9239 in Oklahoma City) or e-mail studentinfo@osrhe.edu.