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\n Money Monday \u2022 College Planning\n <\/p>\n\n

\n Don\u2019t Get Spooked by College Deadlines: Your Fall Checklist\n <\/h1>\n\n

\n From freshmen to seniors\u2014and the families cheering them on\u2014here\u2019s how to move your college plans forward this week.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n By Sherri Ross, Imagine Scholarships<\/b>
\n Money Monday on Red Kite \u00b7 \n <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

I have a little saying this time of year: \u201cI don\u2019t get scared until Halloween!\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you\u2019re a high school senior who wants to attend college and hasn\u2019t started submitting college applications, I might make an exception!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With November 1st right around the corner, it’s officially crunch time for many college-bound students. And here’s something families sometimes overlook: College application deadlines and scholarship deadlines often go hand in hand.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n NOVEMBER 1\n <\/p>\n\n

\n A date to double-check\n <\/h2>\n\n

\n Some colleges have November 1 early action, early decision, or priority scholarship deadlines. Check each college\u2019s official website for its dates, requirements, and scholarship application process.\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

\n But don\u2019t panic! Whether you\u2019re a freshman, sophomore, junior, senior, or the parent of one, there\u2019s something you can do THIS WEEK to get ahead.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\n Your fall college planning checklist\n <\/p>\n\n

\n Seniors<\/a>\n Juniors<\/a>\n Sophomores<\/a>\n Freshmen<\/a>\n Parents<\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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\n For seniors\n <\/p>\n\n

\n It\u2019s go time!\n <\/h2>\n\n

If you haven\u2019t started submitting applications, now is the time to check what\u2019s due. Some colleges require you to apply by an earlier date to receive scholarship consideration.<\/p>\n\n

\n For a month-by-month look at what\u2019s ahead, explore our\n guide from August through College Decision Day<\/a>\n with your family.\n<\/p>\n\n

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\n Your Money Monday assignment\n <\/h3>\n\n