Counseling Office Updates
Oldenburg Academy Basics of the College Admission Process - Senior Year
Retake the SAT/ACT if desired
College Representatives at OA
College Campus Visits
Financial Aid
Retake the SAT/ACT if desired
- Dates for these tests are posted outside of the couseling office and online
- Look for OA to host the ACT/SAT during the school year (School day Options)
- Be aware of deadlines; registration deadlines are about 4 weeks before the test
- Oldenburg Academy C.E.E.B # is 152680 (school code) for both the SAT and ACT
- Apply to the school(s) of your choice through the school’s website or via the Common Application. One you have submitted your application electronically, complete a transcript request through www.parchment.com, a Secondary School Report, and a letter of recommendation if needed.
- Inform The Counseling office of your college acceptances and scholarship offers!
College Representatives at OA
- The Counseling Office will schedule and announce these visits
- College Visits will happen during REACH
- Check the REACH Schedule to see what colleges will be visiting.
College Campus Visits
- These are limited to two school days; other visits can be scheduled on free days, holidays, etc.
- Select “non-critical” days (i.e. exam days are critical)
- Confirm date with college you plan to visit
- Use your days wisely – it is important to investigate the schools that you are seriously considering
Financial Aid
- FAFSA must be completed online at www.fafsa.ed.gov ; FAFSA opens on October 1st
- FAFSA forms on are due to the federal processor by April 15th
- Some schools also require a form known as the PROFILE and/or a supplemental FAF in order to award financial aid. Schools will vary in what they will have you fill out – be sure to fill all paperwork out before the deadlines!