HS Timeline

PLANNING FOR THE SUMMER OF YOUR SOPHOMORE AND JUNIOR YEAR

Planning for the summer is one important task, when applying to universities abroad. Admissions officers may want to know what you are choosing to do in your free time. How you are choosing to explore yourself and how you are building abilities different than the ones taught at the school. Universities do not need you to attend paid programs during your summertime. They are just looking for students who use their free time wisely. One of the best ways to spend your summertime is making an internship in places related to your area of interests. You can create your own summer plan to explore your abilities and skills.

Sophomores

August – December

  • Apply to KCP clubs offered at school.
  • Planning to take PSAT (October)
  • Participate of Extracurricular Activities.
  • Participating on the SAT preparation course
  • Plan the summer course or internship

January – June

  • Participate in an interest inventory test.
  • Application to your summer courses.
  • Participate in clubs offered at school.
  • Participate of Extracurricular Activities.
  • Participate on international and national university fairs.
  • Take Maialearning assessments

June- July

  • Summer internship or course
  • Community Service

Juniors

August – December

  • Select the most demanding courses for your schedule.
  • Participating on the SAT preparation courseTake your first SAT.
  • If needed: Participate again in the interest inventory test.
  • Attending school activities regarding college readiness.
  • Participate in international and national school fairs.
  • Make part of the meeting with Universities.
  • Take Maialearning assessments.

January – June

  • Planning to take the SAT Test.
  • Find Common APP Essays Prompt.
  • Start brainstorming on your college Essay.
  • Talk to your possible teacher candidates for your Letter of Recommendation.
  • Meet with college/university representatives who visit KCP-
  • Maintain your GPA.
  • Schedule an appointment with your college counselor to develop a college admission plan.

June

  • Request teachers who can write letters of recommendation.
  • List your top college choices.
  • Send your teachers your letter of recommendation form.

Seniors

August – September

  • 2-5 universities visit in Bogotá.
  • Deadline for October SAT if needed.
  • Mark your calendar with registration, admissions, and financial aid deadlines and fees.
  • Final editing to your essays
  • Start Early Admissiofa-uln college applications
  • Attend college fairs, financial aid/college planning information sessions
  • Meet with college representatives who visit KCP

October

  • Take the SATComplete early admissions application(s) by their deadlines
  • Research the schools’ financial aid website to determine which forms they require. Some schools may require special forms

November

  • Register for December SAT/ACT if needed
  • Check college admission/financial aid application deadlines

December

  • Finalize and submit regular admissions applications
  • Take December SAT
  • Watch for early admission decisions

January

  • 1st Regular decision US Deadline
  • Spain 1st deadline for application
  • 15th Regular Decision UK Deadline
  • 15th Regular Decision German Universities

February

  • Follow up on colleges responses and your application status.
  • Follow up on applications opening day and deadlines for Colombian Universities.
  • Collect documents needed for Colombian Universities

March

  • ICFES
  • College Decisions are Due, and delivered to students.

May

  • Deposit Day to Universities
  • AP Exams
  • Senior Project Due

June

  • Final transcripts are forwarded to the college to which you will enroll