The following is a suggested timeline for making your college decision during your senior year of high school.

September
Visit / Revisit schools you are considering
Research for available scholarships
Select top two or three college choices

October
Send the following to your top college choices:
  Application
  Application fee 
  High school transcripts

November-December
Submit Early Aid Estimate from Financial Aid Office     
Complete scholarship applications

January

Make decision of college choice
Submit Housing contract

February
Notify colleges of your decision
Fill out and submit FAFSA

March
Sign-up for registration day

April-July
Complete Academic Orientation / Fall Registration
Complete Entrance Loan Counseling

August
Move into residence halls
Student Orientation
Classes begin