Events

Sept Senior Postsecondary planning checklist

• Schedule an individual meeting with Erin CR and attend her office hours to get college and scholarship application help
• Confirm your final college list, application deadlines, and requirements. Get organized with this College Application Organizer Spreadsheet.
• If you plan to retake the SAT, register for the Oct. test by 9/7. Talk to Erin CR if you need a fee waiver.
• Begin your college essays. This will include one general personal statement on one of these topics: 23/24 Common App Essay prompts.
• Begin writing your college-specific supplemental essays.
• Ask an Erin CR to review your Common Application and personal statement.
• Continue to research scholarships, adding requirements and deadlines to your list.
• Attend College visits! These will help you finalize your list.
• View upcoming visits to AHS
• Attend the regional college fair @ DHS on 9/19 @ 6pm
• Attend the Western Slope College Fair in Oct with us! Complete this google form to sign up. Space is limited. 11th & 12th graders get first priority if the trip fills up.
• Check in with your recommendation writers. Update your Student Profile and resume and send them to your recommenders along with a deadline.  
• Apply to scholarships throughout the school year.
• Parents/Caregivers: Start preparing financial aid paperwork