Monthly Action Plan

05 Monthly Action Plan

Month Key Actions & Target Outcomes
May (Junior Spring)
  • Set up your testing plan for the next SAT cycle and register for a late-summer or early-fall test date. The committee noted room for score improvement, so your goal is to prepare for a retake that could move your score toward the upper‑1400s.
  • Organize a digital folder for application materials (transcript, activity logs, recommendation planning, and testing records). This will make summer documentation work much easier.
  • Start outlining the major experiences you may want to discuss in applications; keep brief notes now so they can be expanded later (see §06 Essay Strategy).
June (Early Summer)
  • Begin a structured SAT preparation plan. Aim for consistent weekly study blocks focused on math accuracy and reading speed so your next test attempt targets the upper‑1400 range.
  • Create a study calendar that includes full practice exams every few weeks and targeted review sessions after each test.
  • Continue maintaining a running document of activities and experiences you may report in applications so details are not lost over the summer.
July (Mid‑Summer)
  • Compile a complete academic transcript from your high school records and list all completed or planned science coursework. This will help you understand how your academic preparation presents for nursing programs.
  • Review that coursework list and confirm your senior‑year science plans with your school counselor if needed.
  • Take at least one full SAT practice exam under timed conditions and adjust your prep plan based on the results.
August (Late Summer)
  • Gather quantitative records connected to your clinical and service experiences, including EMT calls, CNA hours, and any rural outreach activities you plan to report in applications. Record totals, dates, and supervising organizations.
  • Build a clean activities spreadsheet summarizing hours, roles, and responsibilities so application forms can be completed quickly later.
  • Complete another SAT practice test and finalize preparation for your scheduled official exam.
September (Early Fall – Senior Year Begins)
  • Finalize documentation related to any rural health initiative outcomes or partnerships you intend to include in your applications. Make sure impact descriptions and activity records are clearly written.
  • Confirm which application rounds you will pursue for your target schools (for example Early Action or regular timelines) and mark their deadlines on your calendar.
  • Begin drafting application essays following the structure outlined in §06 Essay Strategy.
October
  • Take your scheduled SAT if you registered for a fall attempt. Immediately send scores to schools if they represent an improvement.
  • Finalize your activities list using the documentation you gathered in August and September so application entries are accurate.
  • Complete first full drafts of personal statement and school‑specific essays (see §06 Essay Strategy).
November
  • Submit any Early Action applications if you choose that route for schools on your list, ensuring all activity reporting and documentation are accurate.
  • Revise essays based on feedback and prepare final versions for remaining applications.
  • Confirm transcripts and test scores have been properly sent from your high school and testing agencies.
December
  • Complete final edits of all remaining application materials and confirm each college portal shows required documents received.
  • Review your activities documentation one more time to ensure all hours and roles are reported clearly.
  • Submit any remaining applications ahead of holiday deadlines.
January
  • Monitor applicant portals for Ohio State, Michigan, Case Western, or any additional schools and respond quickly to any document requests.
  • Prepare short update notes in case colleges allow mid‑year updates about academic work or activities.
  • Ensure your mid‑year transcript will be sent automatically by your high school counselor.
February
  • Confirm that all schools have received mid‑year grades and that your application files remain complete.
  • Keep organized records of your clinical or service activities in case additional verification or updates are requested.
  • Begin preparing a comparison document for admitted schools so you can evaluate program fit and opportunities once decisions arrive.

This calendar keeps the next 9–10 months tightly sequenced: early summer focuses on SAT improvement, mid‑summer organizes academic records, late summer captures detailed activity documentation, and early fall locks in the evidence and materials needed before applications are submitted. Following the timeline will ensure your nursing applications present clear academic preparation and well‑documented healthcare experience.

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