Putney College Guide
Seniors' Basic College Timetable Class of 2009
| 2008 | ||
Summer |
Visit colleges, create a short list Write some first drafts of essays Take practice SAT tests or optional SAT prep course Email colleges for information Register for SATs on www.collegeboard.com as early as possible (test site: Brattleboro Union High School 46-115). Tests are given on October 4th, November 1st and December 6th |
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September |
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| Tuesday | 9th | Deadline for registering for the October 4th SAT or Subject Tests via www.collegeboard.com |
| Friday | 19th | Deadline for registering (optional) for October 25th ACT via www.actstudent.org |
| Friday | 26th | Deadline for registering for November 1st SAT or Subject Tests via www.collegeboard.com (Language Listening Tests) |
October |
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| Saturday | 4th | SAT Subject Tests |
| Mon-Thurs | 13 - 16th | Visit colleges over mid-semester break. Bring home college list of about 6-8 colleges and discuss it with your parents over break |
| Friday | 17th | Mail materials due November 1st (Early Decision, Early Action) |
| Sat-Sun | 18-19th | "College Weekend" - workshops on essay-writing, form-filling etc. |
| Thursday | 25th | Have all applications in hand (Common Application available in College Counseling Office and online) |
| Saturday | 25th | ACT Be familiar with all online applications for colleges on your list |
| Monday | 27th | All teachers should have your college recommendation forms and the date of your first deadline. School report forms and transcript requests should be in college office. Have draft of application essay(s) ready for review by College Counselor |
November |
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| Saturday | 1st | SAT & Subject Tests - This is the only date for Language Tests with Listening |
| Wednesday | 5th | Mail materials due Nov. 15th (Early Decision, Early Action) Deadline for registering for December 6th SAT or Subject Tests via www.collegeboard.com |
| Sun-Mon | 23rd - 1st | Polish application essay(s) over Thanksgiving break and start filling out applications |
December |
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| Saturday | 6th | SAT and Subject Tests |
| Monday | 15th | Mail materials due Jan. 1 |
| Friday | 26th | Deadline for registering January 24th SAT & Subject Tests |
2009 |
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January |
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| Thursday | 1st | Application deadlines for many colleges |
| Thursday | 15th | Application deadlines for many colleges |
| Saturday | 24th | SAT & Subject Tests |
| Saturday | 31st | Application deadlines for many colleges |
February |
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| Sunday | 1st | Application deadlines for many colleges |
| Sunday | 15th | Application deadlines for many colleges |
April |
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| Wednesday | 1st | Most application results are in the mail or have arrived |
May |
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| Friday | 1st | Reply deadline to college acceptances |
| Mon-Fri | 4th -15th | AP Exams (2 week period) |
Special Early Decision Deadlines
(may be as early as mid-October)
Due to the tight time-frame, these deadlines must be adhered to;
neither teachers nor the College Office take responsibility for any delay on your part
| September | ||
| Friday | 5th | Inform College Office that you will be applying early decision |
| Friday | 19st | Get transcript forms to College Office. Get recommendations forms with deadline dates to teachers. Have essay ready for review by College Counselor |
| October | ||
| Wednesday | 15th | Some early applications due (check application). Many schools say it must be received by the deadline: verify. |
| November | ||
| Saturday | 1st | Most applications due -- Check application. |
| Saturday | 15th | Some early applications due. Check application. |
