September

* Sign up for October or November SAT or ACT
To sign up on line:
For the SAT use: www.collegeboard.com
When registering for the SAT exam our High School code is
332 980 and our Test Center Number is: 33-576. You will need
these numbers to register! See your counselor regarding
eligibility for a fee waiver.
For the ACT use:www.act.org
When registering for the ACT our High School code is: 332-980
and our Test Center Number is: 181300. You will need these
numbers to register! See your counselor regarding eligibility for
a fee waiver.
* Review college choices and visits with your school counselor.
If you know where you want to apply begin the application
process. Ask your counselor about eligibility for a fee waiver.
* Meet with your counselor to discuss graduation requirements.
* Start checking scholarship and college visitation bulletin boards
for important information. These boards are located just
outside of the Guidance office on the left and right sides of
the door.
* Continue to visit colleges if you have not completed this
process.
* If you are still unsure about career goals, use the career interests websites available on the Links page. 

October

* Ask teachers and your school counselor for recommendations if
you are applying to private colleges/universities.
* Begin completing college applications. All applications must be
processed through the Guidance Office.
* Write College Essay. For tips on essays go to
’www.collegeboard.comstudent/apply/essay-skills/index.html
* Attend Higher Education Night at St. Lawrence University or
Plattsburgh State.
* Register for SAT (if needed) and watch for late registration
deadline.
* Register for the ASVAB if thinking of joining the military-see
your counselor to register.

November

* Continue to work on college application.
* SAT Tests Offered.
* Take ASVAB if joining the military.

December

* If you haven’t completed your college applications, please do
so during the first two weeks of this month. No applications
will be processed the week before Christmas break.
 *Early decision applications may require an earlier financial aid application and/or an additional form called a Profile at www.collegeboard.com.  Check with individual colleges on their websites or see your counselor.

January

* Check with your counselor if you have questions about
graduation requirements.
* Look for letter from the Guidance Department explaining the
details of the Financial Aid workshop to help file your FAFSA
on-line. *Early decision applications may require an earlier financial aid application and/or an additional form called a Profile at www.collegeboard.com.  Check with individual colleges on their websites or see your counselor.
* Continue to check the scholarship board weekly. January
through May is when the majority of scholarships are posted.

February / March / April / May

* Revisit your final choice colleges and decide the one you will
attend.
* May 1st is the national reply date to notify your 1st choice
college of your intentions to attend school. A nonrefundable
deposit is usually required.
* Remember to send your housing deposit to secure a room.
* Begin the employment search if you plan to go to work after
high school. Seek help from your counselor with cover letters
and resumes.
* Contact a recruiter if you are considering the military.
* Check the scholarship board!
* Review your SAR and submit changes to continue the FAFSA
process.

June

* Complete senior surveys in English 12 classes. This survey
informs your School Counselor where to send your final
transcript for the college you will be attending this fall.
* ENJOY YOUR GRADUATION -LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR FUTURE
PLANS.

July

* Finalize your Orientation date and begin to make a list for
clothing, furniture and other necessities.
* Your final transcript will be sent to your first choice school
indicated on your senior survey.

If you took college courses while at Franklin Academy you must request a transcript from the college be sent to the school you are planning on attending. Links are listed below for each school that offers college courses to our students.

North Country Community College: http://www.nccc.edu/registrars_office.aspx

Paul Smiths College: http://www.paulsmiths.edu/programs/advanced_studies/request.php

St. Lawrence University: http://www.stlawu.edu/registrar/student/transcriptinfo.html

Plattsburgh State University College: http://www.plattsburgh.edu/register/forms/files/transcript-request-form-2008.pdf

August