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Senior Year
 

The finish line is just around the corner. 

As you enter your senior year, it’s a time with unforgettable memories. With prom, homecoming, senior trips, and college decisions on the horizon, you’ve put in tremendous effort to get here! Now is the moment to finish strong. Remember, your academics still play a crucial role, as colleges will review your first and final-year grades. Keep pushing yourself to demonstrate your commitment all the way to the finish line.

FALL, Senior Year:  Application Launch & College Refinement

 

  • Apply for Colleges

    • Common App Opens - AUG. 1ST, Apply no later than Nov. 1​

  • Review College Essay

  • Register & Retake National Assessments, if necessary

  • Ask for Letters of Recommendation (LOR)

    • Core Teachers & Counselor​

  • Finalize Resume for LOR and Applications

  • Apply for Bright Futures Scholarship

  • Complete FAFSA, Opens Oct. 1ST

  • Complete the CSS Profile, if required

  • Apply for Scholarships

  • Attend College Fairs

  • Visit Colleges of Interest

SPRING, Senior Year: Finish Strong

  • Send Mid-Year Transcripts to Colleges

  • Update RAISE.ME

  • Focus on your grades, 2nd semester matters

  • Take all outstanding State Assessments

  • Complete all AICE, AP, and IB exams

  • Make your college decision by May 1ST

  • Send a deposit to your university of choice

  • Graduate! 

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