12th Grade Check List
12th Grade Checklist
September
Meet with your academic counselor to make sure you’re on track to graduate
Request Transcript, Check your Credits, GPA and College Eligibility
Plan to retake any A – G course without a “C” or better
Create final College list of schools in which you will apply and gather information about each
Complete College Essay Questions and Personal Insight Questions (UC Applicants)
Complete your Brag Sheet
Begin UC Application (*3.0 Cumulative GPA Required)
Add college list to Naviance
If using Common Application, link it to your Naviance Account
Stay connected with the College Center. Receive updates regarding fieldtrips, college rep visits, scholarships and more. Text 81010 and type the following code @2020lah
Apply for College Fly in Programs
Register for SAT/ACT if necessary
October
CSU Application Window opens. Begin CSU application. (*2.0 Cumulative GPA Required)
Using your Brag Sheet, request a letter of recommendation from a teacher and counselor (*give teacher or counselor at least 2 weeks notice)
Obtain a PIN at www.pin.ed.gov in preparation for your FAFSA/Dream Act Application
Begin your FAFSA/Dream Act at the start of the Oct 1st window.
Continue Applying for Scholarships
November
Complete CSU and UC application by Nov 30th Deadline
Begin Private Applications and Early Action Applications by Priority Deadlines
December
Complete College Portal Account of each schools in which you applied
Send official test scores to all colleges in which you applied
Send transcripts to all colleges in which you applied
Complete private applications by deadlines
Continue to check emails and complete tasks assigned by the colleges in which you applied
January
Complete your College Portal Tasks
Receive assistance understanding your Financial Award and comparing packages
Complete Community College Application
February
Complete Portal Tasks and submit required documents
March
Complete College Portal Tasks
Complete FAFSA/Dream Act by March 2nd Priority Deadline
April
Decide where you want to attend school and arrange visit
May
Return award letters and send Statement of Intent to Register (SIR) along with any required deposits by May 1st
June
Submit Transcript Request Form to College Counselor in order to inform where to send final transcripts