Senior Year Planning

Fall (1st Semester)

  • Sign up for your senior meeting with your designated school counselor in September

  • Research college applications, financial aid and scholarship information

  • Request Transcripts when available

  • Order your cap and gown.

  • Sign up for the SAT and/or ACT and send your scores to colleges/universities you are applying to.

  • Line up counselor/teacher recommendations-give the counselor or teacher at least 10 days or more to write your recommendation. You need to complete a Student Brag Sheet in order to request a recommendation. (Note that not all schools require a letter of recommendation).

  • Check the scholarship page in Naviance about scholarships.

  • Check Naviance for information regarding campus visits from admissions counselors.

  • If you plan to be a college athlete, register with the NCAA Clearinghouse.

  • If interested in the military, talk with recruiters.

  • Participate in College Application Day, sponsored by CFNC.

  • Apply for FAFSA in October and attend Financial Aid Night.

  • ​​If you are planning on going into the military, you will need to take the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) Test. ​

Spring (2nd Semester)

  • Continue to complete college applications. Most regular admission deadlines are in January.

  • Request Mid-year Transcripts to send to schools requiring mid-year reports.

  • Continue to apply for scholarships.

  • Decide on the one college that you will attend. BE PROUD- you’ve completed a difficult task. Send in your acceptance letter and enclose your deposit.

  • Write "thank you" notes to persons who wrote letters of recommendation for you.

  • Finish your senior year strong. We send a final transcripts to the college/university you plan to attend. DO NOT GET SENIORITIS!