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College Planning Checklist

High School students depend on their counselors to guide them through the college process. Below is a checklist to help you assist students in the college process. We hope they will consider Cameron University as their university home.

8th -10th Grade

Have students apply for Oklahoma's Promise (OHLAP), which helps pay for college if the family's income is $50,000 or less.

11th Grade

  • Begin researching universities, requesting information, visiting websites, and attending college fairs.
  • Students should be encouraged to take the PSAT during the fall and the ACT and/or SAT in the spring of the year.
  • Meet with students to review courses and credits, college information, and senior year classes to ensure curriculum requirements are met for schools they are considering.
  • Remind students to continue with college preparation and plans throughout the summer.

12th Grade


September

  • Encourage students to take the ACT or SAT early in the fall if they did not take it during their junior year. Students should also continue to take the ACT or SAT if they want to improve their test scores.
  • Meet with students to discuss college plans and review application deadlines and requirements.
  • If a student is applying to a university that requires an essay with the admissions form, remind students to finalize those essays.

October

  • Help students locate websites for researching scholarship opportunities.
  • Review college entrance essays.
  • Finalize recommendation letters requested by students.

November

  • Encourage students to send in their applications for admissions early or submit them online.
  • Send transcripts and letters of recommendation.

December

January

  • Encourage students to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
  • Send seven semester partial high school transcripts to colleges who have requested them.
  • Encourage students to schedule an Aggie Experience Tour and visit their other top college choices.

March

Remind students to confirm their intent to enroll or send regrets to colleges as soon as possible, as well as returning any scholarship acceptance and rejection forms.

April

Encourage students to register for Gold Rush at Cameron University or their prospective college orientation program.

May/June

  • Send final high school transcripts.
  • Relax and enjoy the summer!

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