<p>Quick thoughts include: Housing, bills, loans, payment plans, orientation, graduation party, physical, etc etc. Too much for one thread? </p>
<p>This information will be mailed to you or found on your colleges website. :)</p>
<p>Go online and read the school’s student handbook while you await further instruction from the college. Useful info. </p>
<p>That’s all between you and your college. You are now at their mercies…
Best of luck to you.</p>
<p>lol, let’s hope they are merciful … :-)</p>
<p>First, buy a hoodie if you don’t already have one. Then take a deep breath, congratulate your child on his/her accomplishments, and enjoy the end of the year activities at the HS such as prom and graduation – these are wonderful moments. Each school has its own timetable and will get in touch about housing/scheduling/bills etc. Then there will be some shopping to do over the summer! Enjoy it all.</p>
<p>Check on Scholarships you applied to.
Sign up for orientation at your new school.
Get immunization info from your doctor.
Decide what to do about Meningitis Wavier.
Update Naviance with final information for future generations of students.
Investigate which computer is accepted by the university, and purchase
Send thanks you letters to recommenders, SAT prep, People who helped you with essays.
Cancel any APs you did not like the scores of.
Nail the upcoming AP’s
Find out what AP credit you will get to know what AP exams to focus on more.
Federal Loan Entrance Counseling - studentloans.gov
Direct Stafford Loan Master Prom. Note
Federal Perkins Loan Master Prom. Note
Enjoy Senior Week/Prom/Graduation, purchase yearbook.
Tell parents to start getting money in their accounts to pay the bills.
Send Transcripts to college
Send AP scores to college.
Remove state grant holds after graduation.
Update scholarship and other sites with your chosen school/major
Find originals of Insurance Card, Passport, Birth Certificate, Social Security, Drivers License
and make copies, and keep everything handy
Find out when is your move in date
Find out when is your first day of classes.
purchase one-way air ticket to your college if necessary
Find out when is your college’s “Family Weekend”</p>
<p>Investigate tuition insurance & dorm (property) insurance.
Note deadlines for dropping courses, swapping courses/sections, and withdrawing from courses.
Make sure all placement scores are in (ACT/SAT), along with all AP, IB, CLEP, and dual-enrollment scores/credits.<br>
Arrange FERPA waivers with your child, if this is desired/agreed upon, and log them with the school.
Arrange services/accommodations for students with disabilities, if appropriate. Ensure student is prepared to advocate for self under the ADA (not IDEA).
Read the online Student Handbook and College Catalog (includes all policies and procedures).
Srsly. </p>
<p>Now, you’re ready for this:
Sending Your Child to College: The Prepared Parent’s Operational Manual
by Marie Pinak Carr, Katharine Carr, Ann Carr, Elizabeth Carr </p>
<p><a href=“http://www.amazon.com/Sending-Your-Child-College-Operational/dp/0933165161”>http://www.amazon.com/Sending-Your-Child-College-Operational/dp/0933165161</a></p>
<p>My D confirmed the admission a month ago. After that, she has access to register for orientation and apply for housing. Yesterday, she went back to check the orientation registration information and found most of the orientation sessions in June are full already. I guess many family may have a Summer trip planned and try to have the orientation done as soon as possible.</p>
<p>Yep - housing would be #1 priority. Some schools prioritize by deposit date.</p>
<p>groovy new stuff, thank you!!!</p>