1. Continue to focus and do well
in your classes. All colleges request a final transcript.
Do not jeopardize your acceptance by posting grades lower
than those by which you were accepted. Seniors enrolled
in AP coursework should remember that AP exams are just
around the corner. Be sure to read The New York Times article,
Slackers Beware!
2. Keep a list of all scholarships you are offered and
the amounts awarded. The College Counseling Office will
ask you for this information in late April or early May.
3. Revisit schools if you need help making your decision
over the next several months. Make arrangements in advance
with teachers. Notify the Upper School Office of your
travel plans in advance. May 1 is National Decision Day.
You will need to make your choice and notify colleges
of your selection by this date. You will need to do so
in writing. Remember: End-of-the-year transcripts will
be sent to the one college you designate as your college
of choice.
4. If you are still attempting to qualify for the LIFE
scholarship (SAT 1100/ACT 24, GPA 3.0) or the PALMETTO
FELLOW SCHOLARSHIP (SAT 1400/ACT 32, GPA 4.0), you can
take the SAT through the June test date. The SAT is offered
March1, May 3, and June 7. Register online at www.collegeboard.com.
The ACT is offered April 12 and June 14. Register online
at www.actstudent.org.
5. Register online for SAT II’s if you need to
do so. Check individual school requirements for the college
you will attend. SAT II’s are given in May and
June.
6. Keep Mrs. Bickley posted as you receive admission/scholarship
decisions. Colleges do not notify the College Counseling
Office of individual admission decisions.
7. Check the Hammond School College Counseling website
for scholarship information. As scholarship information
comes through the office, Mrs. Bickley will post it at
www.hammondschool.org. Follow the links through Director’s
Desk to Scholarships.
8. You should have ordered your graduation invitations,
cap and gown from Balfour when they were on campus. If
for some reason you did not, please contact Balfour directly
at 798-5134. Balfour will deliver graduation orders on
April 15, 9:45, in the Lecture Hall.
9. Write thank you notes to those who have assisted
in your college application process. If you have not
formally thanked the folks who wrote recommendations,
you need to do so. You are fast becoming an adult and
good manners will set you apart. Practice them.
10. Stay in contact with individual college financial
aid offices concerning financial aid requirements and
institutional scholarship possibilities.
11. Families interested in being considered for financial
aid need to complete the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA). It can be found at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
Some private institutions also require the CSS Profile
which can be found at www.collegeboard.com.
Important Dates…Please
note these on your personal and family calendars!
Balfour Invitation Order Delivery April 15 9:45 Lecture Hall
Senior Cap and Gown Picture April 30 9:45 Hammond US Gym
AP Exams May 6-16
Awards Day Friday, May 16 10:00 Hammond US Gym
* Families of Seniors typically attend Awards Day
Senior Trip May 17-22
Graduation Practice Friday, May 23 1:00 First Presbyterian
Senior Reception Friday, May 23 5:00-7:00 Lower School Kiva
Graduation Saturday, May 24 10:00 First Presbyterian
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