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ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT
COLLEGE AND CAREER GUIDELINES
This is a tentative timeline for student athletes planning to attend colleges. Just like sports, the harder you train, the more success you’ll have. Maui High Athletes should take their academics seriously so that they will more opportunities for the future.
FRESHMAN YEAR
-Get acquainted with your college counselor.
-Find out the requirements for college.
-Develop hobbies and special interests in depth.
-Get involved in student activities!
SOPHOMORE YEAR
-In October, take the PSAT exam. Register in Counselor’s Office
-Familiarize yourself with the Guidance Section in the school library.
-College catalogues are available online for download at most college websites.
JUNIOR YEAR
1ST Semester
-For Athletics-Please register with the NCAAEligibilityCenter.
-For more information on collegiate athletics, ask for a copy of theNCAA Guide for the College-Bound Student.
-Explore colleges and college life. Plan to attend 5-6 meetings with different college representatives.
October
-Take the PSAT exam. Register with your counselor.
December-January
-Make an appointment with your counselor to discuss your PSAT scores, high school credits and college and career plans.
2nd Semester
-Secure information about financial aid sources.
-Gather information about your colleges. Compare costs, programs, deadlines, etc.
March
-Make an appointment to discuss possible college choices with your counselor.
Summer
-READ! READ! READ!
-Do something CONSTRUCTIVE!
SENIOR YEAR
-Check on line for admission requirements, tuitions costs, housing and other related information.
September
-Plan to attend meetings with representatives from colleges of your choice.
-Plan to take the October, November, or December SAT Reasoning/ACT and /or SAT subject Tests, if necessary.
-You can apply on line or meet with your counselor.
-Research and inquire with 2-3 colleges which might prove difficult but possible for you to gain admission.
-Choose 2-3 colleges where you believe you will have a good chance of acceptance.
-Choose 1-2 colleges which you believe will, WITHOUT QUESTION, grant you admission.
October
-Check college catalogues carefully; know the admission requirements and application DEADLINES!
-Begin filling out your college applications. Always check with your counselor prior to sending any completed application.
November
-Keep working and reading.
-Attend UH and Community Colleges meetings. Pick up an application, fill it out and return it to your counselor by December 1st.
-At least THREE WEEKS BEFORE the deadlines given by colleges.
1.Complete the application for admission.
2.Turn in part of the application to your counselor that needs to be filled in by school officials.
3.Turn in a request for your transcript to the registrar’s office.
December
-Take the SAT Reasoning or ACT plus writing for the last time.
-If applying for financial aid from colleges, pick up the FAFSA and/or the CSS Financial Aid Form in the counselor’s office.
-Transcripts showing your final grades in the 9th, 10th and 11th grades and the first semester grades of grade 12 are sent to colleges. Also please include the class rank, test scores and student activities.
January
-Write a follow up letter or e-mail to your colleges to double check to see if there is anything missing in your admissions or financial aid file.
March
-You will begin receiving your letters of admission from colleges.
April
-You should now decide to accept admission from the college of your choice. -You MUST CANCEL your application from all colleges you do not plan to attend.