College Selection

EducationQuest Foundation

Junior/Senior Timeline...follow this timeline to plan for college.

Fall

Sign up for Countdown2College at www.EducationQuest.org to receive monthly college planning advice.
Complete our online Activities Resume to record your honors and activities for future admissions and scholarship applications.
Research colleges that interest you.
- - Review our online College Profiles.
- - Attend the college fair in your area.
- - Talk to admission representatives who visit your school.
- - Seek advice from your guidance counselor.
Attend the Financial Aid Program in your area.
Take the PSAT. This is used for National Merit consideration.

Spring

Start your college visits - call two weeks in advance to set up each visit.
Start looking for scholarships to meet early deadlines. Use ScholarshipQuest at www.EducationQuest.org and ask your counselor about national awards. Scholarship catalogs are available at EducationQuest locations.
Start a scholarship file to organize your scholarship applications.
Use our online College Funding Estimator to estimate your FAFSA results.
Update your online Activities Resume.
Prepare for the ACT / SAT with:
- - test prep classes and books.
- - sample questions at www.actstudent.org and www.collegeboard.org.
Take the ACT / SAT.

Fall

Retake the ACT / SAT -- colleges use your best score for admissions and scholarships
Narrow your college selection:
- - continue your campus visits
- - talk to admission representatives who visit your school
- - attend the college fair near you
- - seek advice from your parents and guidance counselor
- - use our in-house or online college selection resources
Request letters of recommendation.
Complete 3 - 4 college applications.
Apply for scholarships. Good resources are:
- - our online ScholarshipQuest at www.EducationQuest.org
- - the college you plan to attend
- - your guidance counselor
- - our in-house scholarship catalogs
Update your Activities Resume - record your honors and activities for admission and scholarship applications.

Winter

Prepare for the FAFSA.
- - Apply for a PIN at www.pin.ed.gov (student and parent).
- - Attend the financial aid program in your area.
- - Use the College Funding Estimator to estimate your FAFSA results.
- - Complete your taxes early for reporting on the FAFSA.
Complete the FAFSA before your college's priority deadline. File online at www.fafsa.gov or make an appointment at EducationQuest for free assistance.
Expect acceptance letters from the colleges you applied to.
Continue to apply for scholarships.

Spring

As a follow-up to the FAFSA, you should:
- - expect your Student Aid Report (SAR).
- - verify financial aid information with your college - if they require it.
- - expect award letters from the colleges listed on your FAFSA.
- - compare award letters from the schools.
Select a college after careful consideration of all your options.
Make your housing deposit at the college you selected.

Summer