Counseling Office Updates

Oldenburg Academy Basics of the College Admission Process - Senior Year

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 online
  • 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.
If you need letters of recommendation, you may request those from teachers, coaches, counselors, or other community members of your choice. Remember to give recommenders at least two week’s notice in order to complete a thorough letter of recommendation. Letters of recommendation should be submitted to the Guidance Office so that all application materials are submitted together.
  • Inform The Counseling office of your college acceptances and scholarship offers!
Scholarships: opportunities will be posted online and updated weekly. Be sure to check the College Scholarships on the website frequently

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!