| 月份 | 该做的事 |
| 5月 | · Begin with a self-assessment. · List the academic, athletic and extracurricular opportunities you seek. · List any academic or athletic goals you wish to achieve in high school. · Research a wide-range of private schools. · Review your initial list with your consultant. |
| 6月 | · Create a list of 10-20 private schools to explore further. · Divide this list into 3 groups of schools: · Schools where you know you can get accepted · Schools which are competitive · Schools which are very competitive and will be a reach for you · Request information from these schools. |
| 7-8月 | · Narrow down your list of schools considering · Day or boarding and the distance factor · How competitive the school is · Religion, sports, arts, and special needs · Schedule school visit and interview |
| 9-10月 | · Begin school visits and interviews. · Begin gathering teacher references |
| 11月 | · Wrap-up school visits and interviews · Begin drafting Essays · Begin your Applications · Make sure teacher references have been submitted |
| 12月 | · Complete essays · Complete applications · Begin Financial Aid forms · Review each school's file for completeness |
| 1-2月 | · Complete financial aid forms · Submit school applications and financial aid forms. · Stick to the deadline （for most of the school): mid-January to early February. |
| 3月 | · Wait for school decision · Revisit schools where you were accepted as necessary · Finalize your school choice |
| 4月 | · Notify schools of your decision · Send deposit check |
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