My Kid’s a Senior, Now What?

Timeline: Now-AugustResearch schoolsCreate list of 10-20 schools, including at

least 2 Georgia schoolsSchool Requirements

NOTE: Deadlines for main school and selected majors are not always the same

Open online accounts with each selected school

Visit schools ….

School selection 2-4 stretch schools 6-8 medium schools 2-4 safety schools

Selection of schools based on realistic situations of: Academic quality Merit Affordability

Timeline: July-August

Timeline: September-OctoberApplications

Individual schools Common Application Is Early Decision part of your algorithm?

SAT/ACT examsRecommendations:

Process Teacher/counselor/personal Deadlines

Transcripts Official, sealed $2.00 each Note: request deadlines

Schedule auditions Live

PebblebrookCollegeUnified (Musical Theatre and Drama)

Recorded

Timeline: September-October

Timeline: September-OctoberCoordinated folders containing:

Checklist Resume Repertoire Headshot Activities sheet

Consider campus visits if not already done.

Add’l Points - Vocal Major

When going to school, Contact Dean of Music to set up meeting, tour & sit in on classes if can

Contact existing student(s) to find voice teacher recommendations

Contact 1st choice to set up trial lesson Have questions ready/Know your stuffPre-screening DVDs very important!!!!!! –

send note to Dean & Teacher met

Add’l Points - Musical Theatre

Know each school’s audition requirements, i.e. song types and monologue.

Check schools for fit: size of program, cut policy, BA or BFA, performance limitations.

Set up campus visit, take a few classes and see a show.

Timeline: November-December

Most schools have deadlines in November and December

Some schools need completed application or pre-screening DVD/CDs before an audition will be scheduled

Schedule auditions

Timeline: January/February

Finalize and submit any applicationsSchedule auditions (Voice all ready set)Financial aid

FAFSA – Feb 15 firm deadline CSS profile Know each school’s deadline. Get in as

early as possible. Some schools have first come first served on some dollars

Timeline: March-April

DecisionsFinancial Aid

ScholarshipsAcademicMeritPrivate

Government/Student Loans