Early Decision Planning Guide

Before Your Senior Year

• Research and visit colleges.
• Think about your short-term and long-term goals.
• Take, or retake, the SAT or ACT.
• Consider whether Susquehanna offers you the right academic and personal fit.

September

• Take, or retake, the SAT or ACT.

October

• Decide if Susquehanna is clearly your first college choice. If so, plan to apply Early Decision.  
• Apply online. Please click here to begin the application process.
• Request that your guidance counselor send your high school transcript and senior course schedule to Susquehanna.
• Start developing ideas for your college essay.

November

• Work on your admissions application and submit it no later than Dec. 1.  You will also need to submit a signed Early Decision request form. Submit the CSS Profile form by Dec. 1 to be eligible for need-based aid.  You can complete the CSS Profile here. SU's school code is 2820. 

December

• By Dec. 1: Submit your admissions application, your Early Decision request form, the CSS Profile and your and your parents' 2011 federal tax returns. 
• By Dec. 15: You will be notified of your admission to Susquehanna; if your admission is deferred, you are encouraged to send additional grades and test scores and are automatically reconsidered for admission later.

January

• Jan. 1: This is the first date to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) if you want to be considered for need-based financial aid.
• By Jan. 15: You will be notified if you are awarded a merit scholarship.

February

• Beginning Feb. 1: If you have submitted a complete financial aid application, you will be notified of our need-based financial aid decision.
• By Feb. 15: If you have been admitted, submit the $400 enrollment deposit, withdraw any applications you submitted to other colleges and have a strong finish to your senior year in high school.