Fall "To Do" List
There are many things involved in applying to college, so we want to share a check list to help you in planning for college applications…to better enjoy the other events in your final year of high school.
September
- If you have not already done so, you
should begin researching universities that you may want to apply to. Consider all the various factors to help
you make the decision: academic
reputation, majors offered, housing options, financial costs student
organizations, campus environment, etc.
- While you are researching and
visiting prospective schools, you have fall sporting events to look
forward to…football, soccer, volleyball, lacrosse, and more.
- If you are applying to a University of California campus, you must complete the UC admission test requirements, which can be satisfied by taking either of the following:
The ACT Plus Writing
Or
The SAT Reasoning Test
In
addition, all applications must complete TWO
SAT Subject Tests in TWO different areas.
Visit the College Board and ACT websites for registration deadlines,
test dates, fees, and test site locations.
You have until December to
complete these requirements.
- You should also be researching
and applying for scholarships. Scholarships are a great way to get
money for college. The more
scholarships you receive the less money you and your parent/s will have to
pay.
- Take campus tours of the universities you are considering. This is a great way to experience the campus and see if the university is the right fit for you. UCLA campus tours fill up fast so make a reservation for a campus tour at www.admissions.ucla.edu/tours.htm and housing tours at https://secure3.ha.ucla.edu/myhousing/tours/.
- UCLA School of Nursing, RN-BSN-MSN holds Admissions Information Sessions in the fall. Please check their calendar at www.nursing.ucla.edu/admissions/BSN/BSN_openhouse.html.
- UCLA School of the Arts and Architecture holds and attends many recruitment events through the fall. Please check their calendar at www.arts.ucla.edu/admissions/recruit_events.php.
- UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television also holds and attends many recruitment events through the fall. Please check their calendar at www.tft.ucla.edu/admissions/recruitment/.
October
- The UC Application is available in early October at www.universityofcalifornia.edu/apply.
- You should begin preparing your personal statement, which is part of most college application and a requirement for the UC Application. It is best to begin thinking and drafting this in October.
- Enjoy your schools Fall Homecoming!
- Remember to continue researching and applying for scholarships.
- Don’t eat too much Halloween candy!
November
- Monday,
November 30 at 11:59pm
is a very important day—deadline to
submit your UC Application. We suggest you
not procrastinate. If you get it done early, you can enjoy your
Thanksgiving weekend!
- Remember to have different people
read your personal statement. Teachers, counselors, friends, parents,
etc. can provide helpful feedback.
December
- This is the last month to take the ACT plus Writing, SAT Reasoning, and SAT Subject exams.
- You will receive confirmation that their UC Application was received by the UC System.
- Enjoy the winter break and holidays since you are half way through the college application process!
January
- HAPPY NEW YEAR!
- Some UCLA Schools require a supplemental application, interview, audition, or portfolio for admission. Verufy their requirements on the school’s website.
- UCLA School of Nursing supplemental application is due. For more details, visit www.nursing.ucla.edu/admissions/BSN/BSN_admissionrequirements.html.
- UCLA School of Arts and Architecture supplemental application is due. For more details, visit www.arts.ucla.edu/admissions/.
- UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television, supplemental application is due. For more details, visit www.tft.ucla.edu/admissions/.
Look for our
Spring “To Do” list in January!
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