1. My Kid’s a Senior, Now What?

2. Timeline: Now-August Research schools Create list of 10-20 schools, including at least 2 Georgia schools School Requirements NOTE: Deadlines for main school and selected majors are not always the same Open online accounts with each selected school Visit schools ….

3. 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

4. Timeline: September-October Applications Individual schools Common Application Is Early Decision part of your algorithm? SAT/ACT exams Recommendations: Process Teacher/counselor/personal Deadlines

5. Transcripts Official, sealed $2.00 each Note: request deadlines Schedule auditions Live Pebblebrook College Unified (Musical Theatre and Drama) Recorded Timeline: September-October

6. Coordinated folders containing: Checklist Resume Repertoire Headshot Activities sheet Consider campus visits if not already done.

7. 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 1 st choice to set up trial lesson Have questions ready/Know your stuff Pre-screening DVDs very important!!!!!! – send note to Dean & Teacher met

8. 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.

9. 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

11. Timeline: January/February Finalize and submit any applications Schedule 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

12. Timeline: March-April Decisions Financial Aid Scholarships Academic Merit Private Government/Student Loans