This activity will help you organize your applications. Fill in as many details as possible — due dates, dates completed, 
and account names and PINs. If something is not applicable, write N/A in the box. Make a copy of this chart if you are 
applying to more than four schools.
	
	
College 1	
College 2	
College 3	
College 4
	
School Name:
	Application Deadline:
	
FAFSA	
College 1	
College 2	
College 3	
College 4	
Username
Password/PIN
Preparing  
Created account (Common App, Common Black College 
Application, Coalition Application, etc.)
Requested letters of recommendation
Requested SAT/ACT scores be sent
Requested high school transcript be sent
Scheduled interview, if applicable
Sent thank you note to interviewer
Completed and proofread essays, including supplemental essays
Applying  
Made copies of all application materials
Sent essays
Sent supplemental materials, e.g., letters of recommendation
Completed, signed, and sent application form
Paid fee or submitted fee waiver
Requested mid-year grades be sent
Established a contact in admissions office
Verified receipt of all application materials
Financial Aid  
Secured parents/guardians’ 1040, W-2,    
and other paperwork
Created FAFSA FSA ID and password/PIN
Submitted FAFSA (and CSS Profile, if needed)
Established a contact in financial aid office
Received financial aid award details
Tracking and Acceptance  
Admissions notification received: admitted/denied
Accepted offer of admission and sent deposit	
(By May 1, unless Early Decision)
Requested final high school transcript be sent
Requested AP scores be sent
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Use this chart to track usernames and passwords for the FAFSA and your applications.  
If all applications are done through Common App, the username and password will be the same for each college.
Activity   Track Your College Applications

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