Admissions Timeline: Admissions Timeline Planning for College
Researching Colleges & Universities: Researching Colleges & Universities Where to look:
Internet
School websites, Princeton Review, College Board
College Fairs
National, Regional & Local
High School visits
Campus visits
Standardized Tests: Standardized Tests SAT vs. ACT
Problem solving vs. existing knowledge
Give yourself time to retake if necessary
Start now!
SAT II - Subject Tests
Research what schools require
Send score reports
SMU College Board: 4674
SMU ACT: 4474
Application Process: Application Process Differences between what is required and what is optional
Check with each school for requirements
Early Action vs. Early Decision
Non binding and binding
Rolling Admission and priority deadline
March 1st is SMU priority deadline!
Deadlines, deadlines, deadlines!
What Admissions Looks For: What Admissions Looks For Application:
Include all clubs, jobs, activities and community service you’re involved in
Class selection is important
Follow all the directions Essay:
Read directions
Answer the question asked
Just be yourself! MOST IMPORTANTLY, PROOF READ!
Financial Aid: Financial Aid FAFSA
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
File starting January 1st
Additional Financial Aid forms
CSS Profile
Watch for deadlines!
Overview: Overview May/June
SAT: May 5th, June 2nd
ACT: June 9th
June/July/August
Research & narrow your list
Visit if possible
September/October
SAT: October 6th, November 3rd
ACT: September 15th, October 27th
Campus visits, high school visits, college fairs, start applying & writing essays
Overview Continued: Overview Continued November/December
Stay in contact with your top choice(s)
Continue visits: campus tours & overnights
January
FAFSA
Send in 7th semester grades
March 1st
Priority deadline for Admission &
Financial Aid
Contact SMU Admissions: Contact SMU Admissions