b'65 Re-take the SAT or ACT, if you want to try to raiseMay/Juneyour score (pp. 27-30).Take applicable Advanced Placement (AP) examsRemind your teachers and counselors of the deadlinesand request that your scores be sent to the college for submitting your college recommendations foryou will be attending.regular admission (p. 38).Make sure your school counselor sends your If you were accepted on early decision, check thefinal transcript to your selected college.deadline for acceptance and meet that deadline Checklists If your acceptance offer includes a summer bridge (p. 31). program, register on time.JanuaryWork with your parents or guardians to applyfor Federal Direct PLUS Loans (Parent Loans forContinue to meet application deadlines for regularUndergraduate Students) and other private loans,admission (p. 31). if necessary. If your parents are not eligible for aConfirm that all of your college admissions Parent PLUS Loan, inform your colleges financial materials have been received by each school aid office, so it can authorize you for additionalto which you applied (p. 38). Federal Direct Loans (p. 43). Continue to check your email for requestsVisit PHEAA at www.pheaa.org to make surefor income verification (p. 45). the correct college is listed to receive a state grant.February/MarchReview your financial aid award from the collegeyou will attend and accept or decline each loan Write thank you notes to those people who wroteor grant individually (p. 47).recommendation letters on your behalf (p. 34).Create a realistic budget for indirect college costs,Continue to research and apply for scholarships such as books, phone usage, computer needs,(p. 50-55). and travel expenses (p. 60).AprilJuly/August Maintain organized files of all admissions andLog in at studentaid.gov to complete your Loanfinancial aid correspondence that you send Entrance Counseling and Master Promissoryand receive. Note for any federal loans noted on your financialAnalyze your offers of admission and financial aid award letter.aid packages carefully (pp. 46-48).Review all bills for tuition and room and board. Identify a financial aid contact at each collegeFollow all directions carefully and meet deadlines where you have been accepted. Check in with thatfor payment.person if you have any questions. Request a review Regularly check your college portal, email, and of your financial aid offer if it does not meet your postal mail to meet all deadlines for class registration,financial need or a new situation has developed orientation registration, tuition, room and boardimpacting your ability to pay for college (p. 42). payments, placement testing, and housing requests. Choose your college and accept its offer ofCheck on your medical insurance coverage at admission before the National Candidates school and provide any information your college Reply Date of May 1. Send in any required needs, such as your vaccination records.deposits and paperwork.Contact the bursars office to set up a payment plan, if necessary. Contact your future roommate(s) and discuss what you will need to bring for your dorm room (p. 59).'