SENIOR: COLLEGE INFORMATION

Below is our graduation checklist, make sure you reference this every few months to make sure you are on track! 

Senior Year Checklist 

September
  •  Grades still matter. All schools will require a final transcript. Beware of Senioritis! Admission directors warn that "senioritis" may be hazardous to your educational health. College and universities may rescind their offer of admission if you do not follow through with the expected course work and maintain your grades. Avoid the urge to ease up on your studies during your senior year. Colleges look at how well you are able to balance your schoolwork with your activities and still maintain a good GPA.
  •  Register for the ACT and the SAT.
  •  Search for college scholarships (visit the school’s website, visit individual college websites, search for private and corporate scholarships).
October
  •  Attend college fairs.
  •  Finish gathering information on colleges, tech schools, military, etc. Select three you like best. Visit as many as possible. This is VERY important. I encourage you to make it a family trip. Ask the admissions office to help you arrange for not only a campus tour, but also class visits and contact with their students.
  •  Apply for scholarships.
November
  •  Attempt to choose a major or general area of study. This will help you to make a good college match.
  •  Send applications by Thanksgiving.
  •  Register to retake the SAT or ACT if you aren't satisfied with your results. Ask for help from the faculty and staff. Don't wait until the last minute to study for these college tests.
December
  •  File your Florida Financial Aid Application (FFAA) by January 15th.
  •  Continue to send applications and apply for scholarships.
January
  •  Continue to send applications and apply for scholarships.
  •  File your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by May 1st (parents must have tax completed before applying). This must be completed first before you may receive most scholarships.
  •  Take the ASVAB a final time if you are military bound.
March
  •  Maintain Godly character is all you do.
  •  Finalize college plans (paying for tuition, room, board and living expenses).
  •  Continue to apply for scholarships.
April
  • Finalize college plans
  •  Continue to apply for scholarships.
May
  •  Graduation time is here. Pay for cap and gown.
  •  Mail graduation announcement to family and friends.
  •  Prepare for your graduation table on commencement night.
June
  • Last opportunity to take the SAT and ACT is June.

GPA

This is where it counts! Your GPA is what colleges are looking at. Make sure you do all you can to keep it up! 

SCHOLARSHIPS

Apply to all the scholarships you can. 

Detail Three

Take your ACT's and SAT's to make sure you get the best possible score you can!