.Keep this handy list in front of you during your senior year
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All Year Long:Have fun, keep your grades up, and don’t get senioritis. |
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Take and/or retake the ACT/SAT. Even if you already have a high score, every point could qualify you for scholarships or opportunities. |
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Apply to all colleges of interest to you. It is a general suggestion to apply early (Ohio State's early action deadline is November 1 and the final deadline for the Columbus campus is February 1). |
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Apply for scholarships and financial aid by February 15. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) determines your need-based aid and our college’s scholarship application will determine your merit-based aid from the college level. |
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Notify the university of your decision to attend by May 1 and pay the acceptance fee. Housing contracts begin to be e-mailed in mid to late March once the acceptance fee is received. |
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Attend orientation. |
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Make the move to campus. Welcome new Buckeyes! |