🎓 Senior Year To-Do List – Class of 2026

Hey Seniors! Stay on top of these important tasks to make the most of your senior year. ✅

📢 Stay Connected

• Join your Class Remind - Visit the College & Career Center (CCC) on the EHS Website for the correct code or stop by Room 128.
  
  

• Check your EHS email DAILY for important information!
  
  

• Make sure your Counselor and the CCC know your college preferences and intended program of study for scholarship searches.
  
  

🏫 College Applications & Admissions

• Apply for Admission – Many universities have fall deadlines!
  
  

  • Scholarships are often offered only to admitted students.
    
    

  • Request your transcript once you apply:
    
    

    • Paper transcript: $7 (request from Guidance).
      
      

    • Digital transcript: $8 via Online Request:  https://ehs.enterpriseschools.net/our-school/guidance/transcript-requests-educational-verifications
      
      

• Check with admissions offices to confirm that your applications are complete.
  
  

• Monitor your college accounts and email inboxes after you’ve applied.
  
  

💰 Financial Aid & Scholarships

• Create your FSA ID (Parent & Student) before October 1 → fsaid.ed.gov
  
  

• Complete the FAFSA (opens October 1) → studentaid.gov
  
  

  • Required for Pell Grants, student loans, and many scholarships.
    
    

• Apply for scholarships early and often!
  
  

  • Check the Scholarship list on the CCC page.
    
    

  • Keep a copy of everything you submit.
    
    

• Update your resume for applications & provide it to anyone writing recommendations.
  
  

📚 Testing & Academic Success

• Repeat the ACT/SAT in September or October if needed.
  
  

  • If you receive Free/Reduced lunch, ask CCC about fee waivers.
    
    

• Fight “Senioritis” – Colleges require a final transcript. Finish strong!
  
  

🏅 Athletics & Activities

• Student-Athletes – Talk with your coach about completing requirements for the NCAA Clearinghouse.
  
  

• Attend College Fairs & Scholarship events to learn more about admissions, financial aid, and opportunities.
  
  

• Practice and polish your interview skills.
  
  

✅ Graduation Requirements

• Complete your Senior Survey so your final transcript is sent on time for college registration.
  
  

• Order your cap & gown and stay updated on senior events.
  
  

🌞 Summer To-Do (College-Bound Seniors)

• Make initial college visits – Plan to visit each school you’re considering.
  
  

• Revisit your favorites before making a final decision.
  
  

• Use this Campus Tour Cheat Sheet to get the most out of your visits → ACT Campus Tour Guide

College is NOT 13th Grade!  If you are College Bound - check out this handy resource below to help you have a successful Freshman Year ~