Senior Year Timeline

September

October

• Bring college applications and school counselor forms/college prep forms to student services for completion as well as requests for official transcript requests.
• Apply for Early Action or Early Decision.  Your other applications are also welcomed early!
• Have official test scores sent to colleges on your list if needed (ACT will send your scores to “4” colleges” FREE!)
• Complete the FAFSA either online or the paper version as soon as possible. If filing online, register for your PIN. Some merit scholarships require that you submit the FAFSA!
• After completing your FAFSA for financial aid, you will receive an SAR (Student Aid Report) within four weeks.  Review this document for accuracy very carefully.

November

• Keep your grades up!  Some schools will request a mid-year report in January!
• Continue completing applications and checking for scholarship eligibility.
• Double check deadlines for your college applications.

 December

• Attend the Financial Aid Night at Lexington High School 

January

• Your half way to graduation!  Keep working in your classes!

February

• Monitor all of your college applications and keep track of your notifications and deadlines.
• Continue to complete scholarship applications.

March/April

• You will have all of your college application acceptance letters by April 1^st.  Review your college options and financial aid packages very carefully as you make your “final” decision. 

   May

• By May 1, decide on the “one” college that you will attend.  Send in your tuition deposit to that college.  Notify the other schools to whom you were accepted that you will NOT be attending. 
• Take AP Exams.  Register in to take exams in Student Services.  Cost is approximately $80.00
• Notify Student Services where you will be attending college in the fall so that your final transcript can be sent!
• Relax and Enjoy you have SURVIVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 Junior Year Timeline

Welcome to the beginning of the college selection process.  Attend college fairs and informational meetings to learn as much as you can about this complex process of finding what school fits your goals and dreams!

 September

• Register for the October PSATNMSQ in Student Services!
• Maintain your co-curricular record.
• Make sure you are meeting NCAA requirements if you want to continue to play sports in college.
• Attend the Lexington High School College Fair.  Remember that you have “2” college visitation days that you may use, plan accordingly.

 October

• Junior year PSATNMSQ scores may qualify a student for the National Merit Scholarship Competition.  Even though these scores may not be used for college admission, it is a good idea to take the PSAT.  The PSAT is great practice and should be a part of a college bound junior’s testing plan.
• Continue to formulate your college list and visit college/university websites to research and answer any questions that you may have.

 November

• Junior year grades are very important in the college admission process.  Stay on top of your grades.  They could determine which colleges you are accepted to and the amount of scholarship money that you may receive.
• Research and discuss the financial component of your college education.

 December

• Review your PSAT score report.  Identify your testing strengths and weaknesses.
• Register and/or plan your college testing schedule for the rest of your junior year and pay especially close attention to testing registration deadlines.

 January 

• Keep revising and updating your preliminary list of colleges and continue to research and seek correct information.

 February

• Register to take the ACT or SAT test.  You can register online at www.actstudent.org.  When registering to take the ACT, be advised that most Ohio public universities and some private colleges are requiring the WRITING Test.  Be sure to plan accordingly. 
• When registering for classes remember to challenge yourself academically.  Colleges are increasing the amount of weight they give to your senior course schedule during the admission process.

  March

• Begin requesting information from your colleges on your list.
• Begin planning your college visits.  Remember you may take “2” college visits during your junior and senior year.

 April/May

• Continue to evaluate your college list. Add or drop schools as they gain or lose your interest.
• Think about summer volunteer or academic enrichment opportunities.  Colleges love to see students using their knowledge and developing skills and interests.
• Register to take the June ACT.

 June/July/August

• Visit colleges and continue to refine your list.
• If you are planning to play intercollegiate athletics, contact coaches at schools which interest you.
• Begin to look into scholarships at colleges that are on your list.  Also, register at www.fastweb.com.  It’s a free scholarship tool that profiles your specific needs.

Sophomore Year Timeline

Concentrate on academic preparation and continue to develop basic skills and co-curricular interests.

September

• Consult your counselor about registering for the PSAT.  The PSAT is essentially a practice test to help you prepare for the SAT .
• Take NCAA approved courses if you want to participate in collegiate athletics.

 October

• Take the PSAT.
• Keep a record of your co-curricular involvement, volunteer work and employment.

 November

• Make sure that you are “on top” of your academic work!  If necessary, meet with your teachers for additional academic help!
• All sophomores are required to take the PLAN test (English, Mathematics, Reading and Science). The PLAN tests measures skills and abilities highly related to high school course work and the ACT Assessment.  All students will receive their results during a classroom presentation during their American History II classes in January.

December

• Receive your PSAT scores.  You will receive both the score report and the actual test that you completed so you will be able to see your strengths and weaknesses.

January

• KEEP STUDYING!!!
• Look for volunteer activities to help develop your interests and abilities.

February

• Begin to research colleges.  Feel free to come in and browse through the college brochures in Student Services.
• PCTC visitation.
• Attend the Sophomore Planning Night

 March

• Register for your courses for next year.  Make sure that your academic needs are met and that you are on track for graduation.
• Pass the OGT!  In order to receive your diploma you must have passed the OGT and have earned at least 21.0 credits!
• Continue to research career options and consider possible college majors to help you get there.  Remember to use OCIS (Ohio Career Information Systems) online at http://ocis.ode.state.oh.us (Username- lexingt   Password- ohiocis03). 

 April/May/June

• Plan now for wise use of your summer.  Consider volunteer activities.
• Register now if you are planning any special summer programs
• Make your summer production.  Continue to READ, READ, READ!!!!!!

FRESHMAN YEAR TIMELINE

   It's never too early to starting planning!

• Build strong academic, language, mathematics, and critical thinking by taking challenging coursework.
• Complete the CAPS testing during your freshman year.
• Study hard and work towards the best grades you can earn.
• Strengthen your vocabulary by increasing your reading.
• Become involved!  Extra-curricular and co-curricular activities are ideal avenues to pursue.
•  Meet with your high school counselor to discuss your plans for the next four years.
• Research possible careers.
• Talk to your parents about your future plans for life “after” high school.

REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION

1. Earn 21 Credits
2. 10 end-of-course exams

                * Algebra I and Level I Foreign Language taken during 8th grade counts toward credit for graduation as well as toward your high school GPA!