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| COLLEGE ENTRANCE DATES AND DEADLINES 2011-12 |
| The following information includes testing dates, list of important deadlines, and critical issues. Click here to download printable (pdf) version. |
| TESTING REQUIREMENTS |
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CSU: ACT or SAT-Reasoning
UC: SAT-Reasoning AND (RECOMMENDED but not required) 2 SAT Subject Tests in 2 different subject areas: history, science, literature, language other than English or Math II (especially for engineering majors) |
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| SAT Dates (Reasoning and Subject Tests) |
Registration Priority Deadline |
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Oct. 1, 2011
Nov. 5, 2011
Dec. 3, 2011
Jan. 28, 2012
Mar. 10, 2012 (Reasoning Test only)
May 5, 2012
June 2, 2012 |
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Sept. 9, 2011
Oct. 7, 2011
Nov. 8, 2011
Dec. 30, 2011
Feb. 10, 2012
Apr. 6, 2012
May. 8, 2012
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| For SATs register online at www.collegeboard.com |
| ACT Dates |
Registration Priority Deadline |
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Sept. 10, 2011
Oct. 22, 2011
Dec. 10, 2011
Feb. 11, 2012
Apr. 14, 2012
June 9, 2012 |
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Aug. 12, 2011
Sept. 16, 2011
Nov. 4, 2011
Jan. 13, 2012
Mar. 9, 2012
May 4, 2012 |
| For ACTs register online at www.actstudent.org |
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LIST OF IMPORTANT DEADLINES AND DATES
*Dates subject to change, check HMBHS web site for most current dates (under counseling tab): www.cabrillo.k12.ca.us/hmbhs |
| College Application Dates: |
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August 1 Common Application (used to apply for private colleges) available at www.commonapp.org; deadlines to submit vary by college |
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Oct. 1-Nov. 30 UC and CSU application filing period
Check www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions or www.csumentor.edu for more information. |
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October 19 College & post-high school planning PLP |
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March 21 Community College Application workshop in library (Gov/Econ classes) (Date is tentative) |
| Financial Aid Dates: |
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October 26 Overview of financial aid workshop with Paul Wrubel: 7 pm in HMBHS library |
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December 2 Local scholarship applications due to counselors by 3 pm - over 100 scholarships available! |
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January 11 Senior financial aid PLP |
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January 21 Filling out the FAFSA workshop with Paul Wrubel: 9 am in HMBHS library |
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January 28 Filling out the FAFSA workshop in Spanish in HMBHS library (Date is tentative) |
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February 10 Cal Grant GPA verification forms due to counselors. |
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March 2 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and CAL GRANT deadline for maximum student aid! For info visit www.fafsa.ed.gov and www.csac.ca.gov |
| AP Dates: |
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February 1-17 AP fee reduction applications due. |
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March 1-16 AP test registration and fees due. |
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April 11 AP pre-exam registration 8-9:30 in MU. |
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May 7-18 AP testing. |
| SPECIAL EVENTS (2011-2012): see www.nacacnet.org |
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- Performing and Visual Arts College Fairs at Nob Hill Masonic Center: Sun. Oct 23, 12-2:30pm
- San Francisco National College Fair at the Concourse Exhibition Center: April 21 2012
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| CRITICAL ISSUES |
- Still focus on academics! Grades do count in the senior year.
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Pay attention to the deadlines for all applications (admissions, housing, financial aid, scholarships etc...)
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If you have not sent your SAT Reasoning, SAT Subject test and/or ACT scores to the colleges you're applying to – send them now!
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| The SAT link for sending scores is: www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/sat/scores.html |
| The ACT link for sending scores is: www.act.org/aap/scores/index.html |
| Please follow the instructions given regarding Transcript Requests. |
| Please follow the protocol for requesting Letters of Recommendation from Teachers & Counselors. |
| PLEASE STAY INFORMED! Listen to the announcements, check Infinite Campus frequently, visit the HMBHS website, and the websites of colleges, universities, and programs of interest! This will serve you well! |
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