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Ellicott High School Important Senior Dates
2022-2023
** SAT Testing Locations around Colorado Springs:
CHEYENNE MTN HS
Address: Cheyenne Mtn Hs, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Center Code: 06149
DISCOVERY CANYON CAMPUS HIGH SCHOOL
Address: 1810 NorthGate Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80921
Center Code: 06151
FOUNTAIN VALLEY SCHOOL
Address: 6155 Fountain Valley School Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80911
Center Code: 06159
MITCHELL HS
Address: 1205 Potter Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Center Code: 06150
RAMPART HIGH SCHOOL
Address: 8250 Lexington Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80920
Center Code: 06237
SAND CREEK HS
Address: 7005 N Carefree Circle, Colorado Springs, CO 80922
Center Code: 06525
University of Colorado - Colorado Springs (UCCS)
Admissions information:
https://www.uccs.edu/admissionsenrollment/apply-uccs-today
- UCCS is a rolling admissions university, so we do not have a technical admission deadline. However, only admitted students may gain access to important services such as the Scholarship Application and Housing Application. UCCS does NOT have an enrollment deposit or confirmation date. Students can take as much time as needed to choose UCCS.
Preferred Admissions Timeline
- September 1: Application open for admission
- October 1: FAFSA available: www.fafsa.gov for submission
- December 1: UCCS Scholarship Application available to admitted students
UCCS Housing Application open
Diploma Checklist
Honors Pathway
Standard Diploma
CTE Diploma
Graduation Student Planning Document
Qualify Test Score
Please register your scores on this document to show proficiency.
SAT English: ______ (470 Required) SAT Math:______ (500 required)
ACT English: ______ (18 Required) ACT Math:______ (19 required)
ASVAB:______ (31 or higher math or verbal) ACT Workkeys: ______ (Bronze or higher)
Accuplacer Classic English: ______ (62 on Reading OR 70 on Sentence Skill)
Accuplacer Classic Math: ______ (61 on Elementary Algebra)
Accuplacer Next Gen. English: ______ (241 on Reading OR 236 on Writing)
Accuplacer Next Gen. Math: ______ (255 on Arithmetic OR 230 on Reasoning, Alg., & Stats)
Advanced Placement Testing: ______ (2 or above on any Math or English AP test)
Credit Summary for Normal Diploma
Four (4) credits Math:
Yes or No
If no, current number of credits: ______
Four (4) credits Language Arts:
Yes or No
If no, current number of credits: ______
Four (4) credits Science:
Yes or No
If no, current number of credits: ______
Four (4) credits Social Studies:
Yes or No
If no, current number of credits: ______
Passed Government:
Yes or No
One (1) credit PE/Health:
Yes or No
If no, current number of credits: ______
One (1) credits Foreign Language:
Yes or No
If no, current number of credits: ______
50+ hours of community service:
Yes or No
If no, current number of hours: ______
College Checklist
Fall (September-November)
- Start your senior year by finalizing your college list.
- Now that you have an idea of where you want to go, visit prospective colleges and get a feel for the campuses.
- Consider options for early action and your recommendation letters.
- Register for required tests, it's your last chance to take the SAT, ACT, or SAT subject tests!
- Fill out and complete your college applications and FAFSA forms before the deadlines arrive.
- Make an appointment with your counselor to ensure all your colleges get what they need.
- Start working on your college application essay; it's a crucial part of your application.
- Explore your prospective schools' financial aid requirements to plan your college budget.
Winter (December-February)
- Schedule your college interviews to finish up the admissions process.
- Complete your FAFSA so you can get the most possible financial assistance for college.
- Cross everything off this post-application checklist.
- Continue your hunt for scholarships and apply for scholarships.
Spring (March-May)
- Once you've received all of your responses from colleges, make your final decision!
- Verify your financial aid before you make any college budget decisions.
- Follow our last admissions checklist: Send your final transcripts to your college and meet housing deadlines.
- Prepare for your AP exams and complete your AP tests before summer.
- Cross everything off your graduation checklist and graduate!
Summer (June-August)
- Start your last ever high school summer job.
- Attend your college's summer orientation to get the lay of the land before school starts.
- Apply for student housing and get matched with a great roommate.
- There's no time to waste, begin preparing for your college coursework now.
- Get ready for a new world of student organizations, on-campus living, and college life by learning more about what your school has to offer.
Senior Self Reflection
Questions for self-reflection or to ask your counselor…
- Am I on schedule for graduation?
- How many credits in each subject do I need to graduate on time?
- How high do my GPA/test scores need to be so that I qualify for the colleges I want to attend?
- How do I prepare for the SAT/ACT?
- What resources can I use to help me study?
- Is there a career/major/ fit for my interests?
- How do I decide whether I want to turn an interest into a career?
- How can I decide between instate vs out of state colleges?
- Is there any way to contact people who work in the field I’m interested in?
- When should I begin thinking of colleges to apply to?
- What should I consider when visiting campuses?
- Is my resume/cover letter up to date and of high quality?
- When is the deadline for college applications? What is the common app?
- Who should I go to for letters of recommendation?
- How do I apply for financial aid?
- Where can I find scholarship opportunities?
- How does my family’s income affect my financial aid and scholarship opportunities?
- Am I qualified to waive my college application fees?
- Are there any special scholarships, awards, or state aid that I should apply for?
- When is the deadline for financial aid?
