Students meet annually with the counselor to develop an academic plan that incorporates high school graduation and college courses based on the student's career interests.
In May you need to request a final high school and college transcript.
All of the above apply if you are applying to any other college. The longer you wait to apply the better chance there is that your application will have issues that take longer to resolve and this can affect your ability to earn a merit scholarship. You are applying as a new freshman unless you have spoken to a college recruiter and found there is a reason to apply as a transfer student.