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  College BoardRegister for the October SAT test date.
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  Mark your calendar for college fairs, college visits, application, financial aid, and scholarship deadlines
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  Take the Oct SAT test
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  CSS ProfileComplete the CSS profile if required by schools.
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  Submit applications online or give completed paper applications to your counselor.
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  Follow-up to make sure letters of recommendation have been submitted.
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  FAFSA WorksheetComplete the worksheet to prepare your information for the FAFSA online.
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  Contact your school's financial aid office to see if you have to fill out any additional forms.
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  FAFSAComplete the FAFSA online as soon as possible after January 1.
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  Work on scholarship applications
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  Watch out for your Student Aid Report (SAR), which you'll receive electronically. Review it and contact financial aid office if any problems arise.
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  Compare financial aid letters of your different schools
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  Make final decision and submit enrollment deposit
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  PHEAADeadline to apply for PA state grant
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  Plan for college's new student orientation day; register for fall courses.