Planning Guide
Senior Year Preparation
High school is almost a distant memory. Where are you going to be next fall?
Create a:
- List of colleges that you hope to apply to
- Calendar with application and scholarship deadlines
- Checklist of application materials needed for each college
- Resume (this is great to include with your admission and scholarship applications)
Plan on:
- Taking a challenging class schedule throughout the year
- Applying to your top college choices
- Attending a college fair in your area
- Meeting with admission representatives at your high school
- Visiting (or revisiting) college campuses
- Taking (or retaking) the SAT or ACT
- Submitting your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in January if you are interested in receiving need-based financial aid
Talk with:
- Your parents, friends, neighbors and pretty much any one else you can think of
- Teachers, counselors and coaches at your high school
- Admission representatives and current students at colleges you are interested in
- College faculty in departments you are interested in
- Athletic coaches at colleges that have teams you’re hoping to join