What's Coming?
Senior Checklist
August - September
Set out to take the SAT or ACT again to try to improve your scores.
Check with your school counselor to make sure you are on track to graduate and fulfill college admission requirements.
Check that colleges received all materials: applications, letters of recommendations, and test scores.
Stay on track with grades and extracurricular activities: don’t slack off colleges look into what you have done your senior year too!
November - December
Update personal statement with Fall semester experiences.
Finalize and send any early decision or early action applications due this month. Have a parent, teacher, counselor, or other adult review the application before it is submitted.
Every college will require a copy of your transcript from your high school. Follow your school’s procedure for sending transcripts.
February - May
Check out your options if you’re put on a waitlist: Keep in mind being put on a waitlist does not mean rejection.
Choose your school: Notify all colleges your decision by May 1st.
Don’t slack in the classroom. The college you decide to attend will want to see your second semester transcript.
Request that your final transcript be sent to the college you will be attending.