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**To print a copy of this page, visit the following link: College Readiness Checklist
For questions about SAT/ACT grade requirements, GPA requirements, deadlines, admissions processes, campus tours, and other inquiries that vary from school to school, please contact the college directly.
FALL CHECKLIST:
- Register for and take (or retake) the SAT and/or ACT
- Request transcripts and letters of recommendation at least 30 days before they are due. Transcripts are requested here: https://www.lisd.net/Page/6895
- *Please find out if the college(s) you’re applying to *REQUIRE* a counselor letter of recommendation prior to contacting your counselor for one
- *If the college does require one, please complete the questionnaire that can be found on the FMHS Counseling page: https://www.lisd.net/Page/25294
- Complete and submit college applications prior to deadlines.
- Complete and submit scholarship applications prior to deadlines.
- *Please see the Scholarships & Financial Aid tab on the FMHS Counseling page to find information regarding scholarships: https://www.lisd.net/Page/6887
- Complete Financial Aid forms/applications prior to deadlines.
- *Please see the Scholarships & Financial Aid tab on the FMHS Counseling page to find information regarding Financial Aid:https://www.lisd.net/Page/6887
- Review graduation requirements to ensure that all necessary credits have been met; contact counselor for help as needed.
SPRING CHECKLIST:
- Visit college campuses/schedule tours - some may be virtual
- Review college acceptances; compare financial aid packages offered.
- Call college financial aid representatives with questions.
- Decide on the college to attend and contact its offices to accept.
- Talk with your parents/guardians about student loans
- Review graduation requirements to ensure that all necessary credits have been met; contact counselor for help as needed.
HELPFUL JUNIOR/SENIOR LINKS:
JUNIOR CHECKLIST: http://gentx.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/10_Junior_Prep_Checklist.pdf
SENIOR CHECKLIST: http://gentx.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/13_Senior_Prep_Checklist.pdf
Junior Parent Meeting Power Point 2020: https://www.lisd.net/cms/lib/TX01918037/Centricity/Domain/3027/JrParent%20Mtg%202020.pptx
Virtual College Tours: https://www.smore.com/rcsp1