College Timeline For Seniors

1. College Timeline For Seniors www.fullerton.edu/ADMISSIONS

2. It’s your senior year! And these are a few things you may be thinking about...

3. Make a Plan • Talk to your parents (or other family members) and school counselor about your college plans and options • Make a list of colleges and universities that interest you • Mark your calendar or planner with important dates including college admissions and financial aid deadlines • Also, you can talk to your CSUF Titan Choices Intern about college options, timelines, and resources available! “Any Great Journey, big or small, begins with a Plan” www.fullerton.edu/ADMISSIONS

4. Do your research • Academics • Admission requirements • Location • Environment • Size • College expenses • Housing • Activities www.fullerton.edu/ADMISSIONS

5. Visit Campuses • Take campus tours • Attend open houses or preview days • Talk to faculty/staff, students, etc. www.fullerton.edu/ADMISSIONS

6. College Life Find out about: • Student clubs and organizations • Sports/athletic programs • The surrounding city and what it has to offer • Accessibility to public transportation www.fullerton.edu/ADMISSIONS

7. Your College Choice Ask yourself… • Is this a place I can see myself in for four years? • Do they have programs/clubs I can benefit from? • Is the environment friendly? • Can I afford to live on campus? • What does this school have that the others do not (& vice-versa)? www.fullerton.edu/ADMISSIONS

8. Timeline of Senior Year Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Jan. Mar. Apr. May June July www.fullerton.edu/ADMISSIONS

9. September-October • Use on-line College Search engines to explore campuses • www.csumentor.edu • www.ucop.edu • www.californiacolleges.edu • Narrow your college list to about five to eight colleges • Create a Plan A and a Plan B • Register and take the SAT I, ACT and SAT II (if needed) • Colleges electronically receive scores about three weeks after the test • Apply to Cal State Universities • October 1 – November 30 • Apply at www.csumentor.edu • TIPS: • Request brochures on admissions and financial aid • Attend your school or district College Night or Fair • Get a head start on your personal statement for the UCs. • If you haven’t done so, ask your teachers or • counselors for letters of recommendation as needed

10. November – December • California State University • Apply between October 1st - November 30th • www.csumentor.edu • University of California • Apply between November 1st – November 30th • www.ucop.edu • Independent Colleges and Universities • Application deadlines vary. Check with specific campuses. • www.aiccumentor.org • TIPS: • Make sure application is complete • Check if schools have received official SAT/ACT scores and high school transcripts • Check your email and student portal!

11. January-March • Submit FAFSA between January 1 and March 2 of your senior year • www.fafsa.ed.gov • Attend a Financial Aid Night if available • Four weeks after submitting your FAFSA, review your SAR (Student Aid Report) for accuracy • Apply for scholarships • www.fastweb.com • Submit 7th semester transcripts (By March 22nd, 2013) • Register and take placement exams (by May 4th, 2013) www.fullerton.edu/ADMISSIONS

12. April - May • Attend “Welcome to Cal State Fullerton Day” (April 13th, 2013) • Review admission decisions and financial aid award packages • Accept your admission (or submit your Student Intent to Enroll form (SIE) and pay for your enrollment deposit (By May 1st, 2013) • Register for New Student Orientation (CSUF - By May 17th, 2013 at 5 p.m.) • Send the enrollment form and deposit check to the college of your choice (if needed) • Register and take placement exams (if required) www.fullerton.edu/ADMISSIONS

13. June - July • Send your final official transcripts to the college of your choice (By July 16th, 2013) • Send thank-you note • Attend New Student Orientation • Register for fall classes • See an academic advisor to help guide you through this process www.fullerton.edu/ADMISSIONS

14. Dates and Deadlines for Cal State Fullerton • Important Dates: • Oct 1 – Nov 30: Apply for admission • Jan 23: SAT/ACT scores must be received • March 2:Financial Aid application due • April 13:Welcome to Cal State Fullerton Day • March 22: 7th Semester Transcript Due • May 1: Accepting Admission and Enrollment Deposit • May 4:Last day to take ELM/EPT placement exams • May 17 by 5:00 pm: Last day to register for mandatory New Student Orientation • July 16: Final official high school transcript must be received • Contact Info: • Admissions - 657.278.2370 admissions@fullerton.edu • Campus Tours - 657.278.3120 • Disabled Student Services -657.278.3117 dsservices@fullerton.edu • Financial Aid – 657.278.3125 fa@fullerton.edu • Housing – 657.278.2168 housing@fullerton.edu • Transfer Services – 657.278.3358 transfer@fullerton.edu • University Outreach – 657.278.2086 outreach@fullerton.edu www.fullerton.edu/ADMISSIONS

15. Remember • Your senior year grades will count! • Be organized and write down important admission deadlines • Check your University email and Student Portal at least once a week • You are “conditionally admitted” which means you must successfully satisfy ALL admissions requirement and deadline including getting good grades your senior year! www.fullerton.edu/ADMISSIONS

16. Good Luck! Come by the higher education center if you have any questions! NAME: Fiorella Sassarini LOCATION: Career Center HOURS/DAYS: 8am-1:30pm/Monday & Wednesday www.fullerton.edu/ADMISSIONS