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  • Spring of 11th Grade

    • Use the “School Search” in SchooLinks to make a list of schools you’re interested in
    • Schedule college campus visits for spring and/or summer
    • Take the School Day SAT in March at Plano Senior High
    • Schedule an ACT (if needed) 

  • Summer Between 11th and 12th Grades

    • Finalize your list of schools in SchooLinks
    • Schedule college campus visits for summer and/or fall
    • Determine what documents are needed for each of the schools you’re applying to and when they are due (Application, transcripts, test scores, fees, recommendation letters, resume, interview, etc.)
    • Start working on your Apply Texas and Common App college applications
    • Schedule a final ACT and/or SAT for the fall of 12 th grade (if needed)
    • Create an FSA-ID (login) for the FAFSA (a separate one for student and parent)

  • Fall of 12th Grade

    • Set Up College Application Manager to request transcripts through SchooLinks
    • Request letters of recommendation from your teachers and/or counselor (if needed)
    • Attend College 101 at Plano Senior High and the Plano ISD College Night
    • Start working on the FAFSA (and CSS Profile if needed)
    • Check the Scholarship List on our website and in SchooLinks for scholarship opportunities
    • Submit your finalized applications for admission before the due dates

  • Spring of 12th Grade

    • Submit the FAFSA and any other financial aid and scholarship applications before the due dates
    • Submit any additional applications for admission that have spring due dates
    • Make your final decision and submit appropriate deposits
    • Complete Senior Year End Activity in SchooLinks to have your transcript sent to the college you’re attending
    • Graduate!

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