Senior Year Timeline
Follow the Senior Year Timeline to prepare for the next steps
During their senior year, students embark on a journey to decide their next steps after graduating high school. Applying for colleges, universities, scholarships, and jobs can be overwhelming. To ease this process, LHS GEAR UP has provided a Senior Year Timeline.Â
Fall 2022
Received class rank and GPA
Possibly took the PSAT for National Recognition
Spring 2023
Took the SAT - Scores are available.
Took AP and EOC exams.
Summer 2023
Research college application deadlines.
Consider summer jobs/internships.
Start thinking about your college application essay topics.
Work on a Brag Sheet.
Visit colleges and universities.
Fall 2023
Consider retaking the SAT or ACT.
Counselor meetings during class visits. Scheduling individual meetings with the Counseling Center, Go Center, and Gear Up are encouraged.
Set up a personal email account.
Keep a file with all necessary documents, such as transcripts, essays, letters of recommendation, etc.
Apply to colleges by completing the application process.
Request teacher recommendations, and share your Brag Sheet.
Register with NCAA and/or NAIA if you are interested in playing sports in college.
Visit colleges and universities.
Participate in Gear Up activities.
Spring 2023
Participate in Gear Up activities and keep active in school.
Complete the FAFSA.
Apply to Community College.
Counselor meetings during class visits. Scheduling individual meetings with the Counseling Center, Go Center, and Gear Up are encouraged.
Research housing options for Fall 2024.
Take the TSI.
Get the Meningitis shot.
Choose a college or university.
Graduate high school!