Welcome to a very challenging and busy time. While you have a great deal of work to do, you will find that careful planning and attention to dates will make the process run smoothly.

AUGUST

• August 7: Registration deadline for September 12 ACT
• August 21: Late registration deadline for September 12 ACT

SEPTEMBER

• September 1, 2: Registration and orientation for all students.
• September 9: Registration deadline for October 10 SAT and Subject Tests
• September 12: ACT Test
• September 12: Homecoming
• September 18: Registration deadline for October 24 ACT Test
• September 23: Late registration deadline for October 10 SAT and Subject Tests
• September 23: Back to School Night for High School 7-8:30 PM
• Meet with your guidance counselor to review college plans
• Complete the Senior Information Form – Brag Sheet (if you have not already done so)
• Contact two faculty members to write recommendations
• Sign up with Mrs. Mahoney one day in advance to meet with college representatives visiting Austin Prep School
• Complete application requests
• Consider college essay topics
• CSS Profile available on line
• See School Nurse regarding your health record. You will need them to enroll in any college.
o Massachusetts State Colleges and Universities require:
? Hepatitus B: 3 doses
? DtaP/DTP: 1 TD Booster
? MMR: 2 doses Measles, 1 dose Mumps, 1 dose Rubella

OCTOBER

• October 1: Registration deadline for November 7 SAT and Subject Tests
• October 2: Late registration deadline for October 24 ACT Test
• October 10: SAT and Subject Tests
• October 15: Late registration deadline for November 7 SAT and Subject Tests
• October 14: College Visiting Day
• October 16: deadline for submitting paperwork to guidance for November 1 Early Action or Early Decision Applications
• October 24: ACT Tests
• Attend College Night and college fairs
• Complete College Visits
• Schedule College Interviews, if available
• Research Scholarships at www.fastweb.com
• October 30: Registration deadline for December 5 SAT and Subject Tests

NOVEMBER

• November 2: Deadline for submitting paperwork to Guidance for November
15 Early Action and Early Decision Applications
• November 3: 2nd Quarter Begins
• November 6: Registration deadline for December 12 ACT Test
• November 7: SAT and Subject Tests
• November 12: Late registration deadline for December 5 SAT and Subject Tests
• November 19: Parent – Teacher Conferences 3-5 PM & 6:30-8:30 PM
• November 20: Late registration deadline for December 12 ACT Test
• November 25: Deadline for all college applications to be turned in to Guidance Department
• Deadline for Early Action and Early Decision Applications
• First Quarter Grade Reports sent to colleges

DECEMBER

• December 5: SAT and Subject Tests
• December 12: ACT Tests
• December 15: Registration deadline for January 23 SAT and Subject Tests
• FAFSA forms available: DO NOT MAIL BEFORE JANUARY 1ST: It is recommended to complete your form on-line at www.fafsa.ed.gov, and your results will be at the college in 48 hours
• December 30: Late registration deadline for January 23 SAT and Subject Tests

JANUARY

• January 5: Registration deadline for February 6 ACT Tests
• January 15: Late registration deadline for February 6 ACT Tests
• January 19, 20, 21: 1st Semester Exams, Noon Dismissal
• January 23: SAT and Subject Tests
• January 25: 2nd Quarter Begins
• Deadline for many college applications
• Notify Guidance of college decisions (accepted, rejected, wait listed)
• Check deadlines for local scholarships

FEBRUARY

• February 6: ACT Test
• 1st Semester reports sent to colleges
• Notify Guidance of college decisions (accepted, rejected, wait listed)
• Check deadlines for local scholarships

MARCH

• Career Day
• Notify Guidance of college decisions (accepted, rejected, wait listed)
• Check deadlines for local scholarships
• March 29: 4th Quarter Begins

APRIL

• Notify Guidance of college decisions (accepted, rejected, wait listed)

MAY

• May 1: Acceptance Day for all colleges
• May 3-14: AP Tests
• Wait list decision
• Withdraw all other applications
• Write thank you notes
• Finalize plans for housing, financial aid, and scholarships
• Check immunization requirements
• Visit colleges offering admission – final choice

JUNE

• June 5: Commencement