Persiapan untuk sekolah ke luar negeri (

September


* Use the Internet and your school and public libraries to research college majors
that may interest you.
* Meet with your guidance counselor. Make sure you are on track to graduate. Check
your transcript. Be sure you have the credits you need to get into the schools
you want.
* Contact those schools for admission applications, requirements, deadlines, fees
and financial aid information.
* Register for the October/November TOEFL/IELTS test required by the schools you
choose.
* Ask your teachers/mentors to begin writing recommendation letters (if necessary).

October/November/December


* Take your TOEFL/IELTS tests as early as possible so you can re-take them if you
need to. Have your scores sent to the schools on your final list.
* For regular admission, applications are usually due by late December or early
January. Start preparing your applications now.
* If you applied for early action or early decision at a school, contact them to
make sure they received everything.
* Schedule any necessary application interviews.
* Find out if you need to take any medical exams for health insurance coverage. If
so, schedule them now.

January


* If you applied for regular decision, contact those schools to make sure they
received everything.

February

* Stay focused. Keep your grades up. Polish your study skills.

March, April, May

* Contact the financial aid offices at schools where you applied to make sure they
have what they need.
* You should hear back from the schools you applied to as to whether you were
accepted or not.
* Compare financial aid and scholarship offers of schools that accept you. Review
offers with your family, counselors or other advisors for help to make your
choice.
* Find out what deposits your school requires to reserve your spot.
* Find out how much accommodation (and room and board, if you're staying in a
dorm) are and when they are due.


June

* If you're moving, start gathering the stuff you'll need.
* Be sure that your high school sends your final transcript to your school.

July/August

July/August
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* Attend your school's summer orientation for incoming freshmen. They can really
help make the transition easier.

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