UPWARD BOUND

CLAFLIN UNIVERSITY
ORANGEBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA

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2014-2015 Senior Preparation Checklist
TASKS YES NO COMMENTS
Have Taken all college prep courses
Have taken the PSAT no later than junior year.
Should be involved in public service activities.
Should be involved in extracurricular activities.
Should have taken the SAT in April, May, June of junior year
Athletes know the NCAA guidelines/ Clearinghouse and apply, if
necessary


Study for the SAT and ACT
Take test preparation courses in high school
Write and email for college admission applications
Search for college scholarship (start September and check deadlines)
Apply for college scholarships (check deadlines)
Retake the SAT in November, December, or January (only 2 fee
waivers can be used)


Take the ACT in October, December or February (only 2 fee waivers
can used)


Submit parent income information to UB senior counselor for Bridge
Summer


Complete the FAFSA for Bridge Summer for UB mailing
Apply for college admission and type essay for application
Attend the college fair and college admission events
Retake the SAT or ACT based on earlier score

UPWARD BOUND
CLAFLIN UNIVERSITY
ORANGEBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA

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Submit college applications for mailing to UB senior counselor for
fee waivers.


Submit parent recent income information for academic year financial
aid to UB counselor


Apply for financial aid for the academic year with the UB senior
counselor


Submit funds for college housing/room deposit and other fees by
their deadline


Submit copies of letters of acceptance to UB senior counselor
Bring FAFSA papers to Upward Bound for copying for Bridge
Summer


Talk with your parents regarding your college choice and needed
funds


Talk with your parents about your college options
If possible, make college visits during your school breaks
Narrow your list of college choices
Review deadline dates and schedules at your final college choice
Bring Academic Year FAFSA papers to Upward Bound for copying
Keep applying for college and other scholarships
If attending Bridge Summer, make good grades
Young ladies, buy a white dress or suite for Freshman Week; young
men are to buy a dark suit (black, navy, gray). Long-sleeve white
shirt, dark tie for Freshman Week Service