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Images of students, parents and teachersDo YOU have a plan for college? Oklahoma's Official Guide to Preparing for Colelge, August 2007

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Checklist for Your Junior and Senior Years

Junior Years - Checklist Items
Completed
Take the core courses required for college to attend an Oklahoma college or university (check with your counselor).
If you signed up for Oklahoma’s Promise in the 8th-10th grade, use the curriculum checklist at Link opens in new window iconwww.okpromise.org to keep track of your courses and continue to make good grades and stay out of trouble.
Explore opportunities to earn college credit while in high school, like concurrent enrollment and AP courses.
Prepare for and take the PSAT/NMSQT and the ACT or SAT exams. You may take the ACT or SAT several times.
Research financial aid options and deadlines.
Attend a college day/night event in your area.
Narrow your choice of schools that you would like to attend and plan to visit their campuses.

Senior Year- Checklist Items
Completed
Take the core courses required for college to attend an Oklahoma college or university (check with your counselor).
If you signed up for Oklahoma’s Promise in the 8th-10th grade, use the curriculum checklist at www.okpromise.org to keep track of your courses and continue to make good grades and stay out of trouble.
Explore opportunities to earn college credit while in high school, like concurrent enrollment and AP courses.
Talk to your counselor and family about your goals for after high school.
Remember, you may take the ACT or SAT several times to improve your score.
Investigate private sources of financial aid for college at your school, business and civic organizations, and your parent’s employer.
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible after Jan.1. Ask your family for help. You can apply online at Link opens in new window iconwww.fafsa.ed.gov.
Decide which college you would like to attend and submit admission and financial aid applications. Be sure and know when the deadlines are for these forms.
Look at your Student Aid Report (SAR) and make sure everything is correct. Return the form with any corrections.
To avoid delays, respond quickly to any requests for additional information. Promptly accept your financial aid award letter if required.

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