Checklist for Seniors:

• Discuss college options with your counselor and family
• Create accounts for applications you will be working on.  Common application and Coalition Application are two of the most common.
• Review essay prompts from all applications.  Consider those prompts you may want to select and begin an outline.
• Prepare for all supplementary essay prompts and individual questions from each college.  
• Visit college websites to ensure that you are following their individual application instructions.
• Secure transcript release forms and indicate which colleges need to receive them.
• Seek letters of recommendation from teachers, coaches, others.
• Attend college visits on college campuses, hosted locally or meet with college representatives at Cardinal Mooney.
• Update your Naviance account to include all colleges you are applying to.  
• Register for SAT or ACT tests.  Submit test scores to all colleges you are applying to.
• Maintain high effort in all course work, clubs and activities.  Complete your required community service hours.
• Prepare for college interviews if requested or required as part of your application.
• Apply for financial aid through the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) website.
• Apply for Florida Bright Futures Scholarship.
• Continue to review available scholarships posted in Naviance, CANVAS or those distributed through the guidance office.