DOHERTY MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL - Worcester Public Schools

October/November
1. Register for the December SAT/ACT now if you have not already scheduled your
exams. Check test dates.
2. Meet with college representatives who come to Doherty. Check the calendar in the
Guidance Office for scheduled visits and obtain a pass to come to Room 105 for the
presentations.
3. Make sure that you have requested letters of recommendations from teachers and filled
out the Student Worksheet For Teacher Recommendation form.
4. Take SAT/ACT.
5. Begin processing your applications according to application deadlines.
6. Early decision candidates begin applying for financial aid. See Education Advisor Mrs.
Paradis for assistance.
7. Online applications are often encouraged by the college. If you apply online you “must
remember to tell your counselor.” Request that your transcript be sent in stamped
(postage provided by you) envelopes to the college. Each application you send should
generate a “Transcript Request” form to be given to your counselor. (Again, don’t forget
to supply stamps!) 4 stamps per application.
8. Attend Financial Aid Workshop for parents and read Important Financial Aid
Information.
December/January
1. Take SAT Reasoning Test/ACT or SAT Subject Tests now if you have not taken the
tests earlier.
2. Review deadlines for college applications. College application deadlines vary, some as
early as November. It is your responsibility to keep track of deadlines.
January
1. Follow up on your college references. Make sure that each person who has agreed to
write you a letter of recommendation has completed and mailed the letter or given it to
your guidance counselor.
2. Call each college to which you have applied to check on the status of your application
and to make sure it is complete. Or check status on-line.
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