Senior

Deliver - Senior

The senior year is where the student gets to deliver all that they have discovered, developed and discerned over the past three years. It is important to have a good sense of what your options are and where you can best achieve your goals. The time, effort and quality of your delivery will have a significant impact on your successes. Enjoy and trust in God to guide you to your next step in your journey.

Objectives:

§ Help students complete commitment to rigorous & appropriate college preparatory curriculum

§ Assist student in completing and delivering their best application possible

§ Guide and support student in final requirements and decisions

§ Assist students and parents in finding and getting best scholarships and financial aid package possible

§ Leave student with all the skills, knowledge and faith to go and serve the Lord

Expectations for Student:

§ Study at least two hours every night five nights per week.

§ Continue using Email to be informed of homework assignments Google Calendar to track assessments and Google Docs for projects, assignment submissions, and to save work.

§ Attend college and financial aid night programs to help complete the process.

§ Complete on time at least 3-5 applications to “good fit” schools (1-2 fall back, 2 realistic, and 1-2 stretch schools).

§ Take additional SAT or ACT if needed.

§ Finalize your portfolio on SCOIR, ACT Profile, and Big Futures while also planning your financial aid.

§ Visit any remaining schools to help make college choice.

§ Fully investigate and complete forms for all opportunities for scholarship and financial aid.

§ Decide where to apply with confidence in God’s plan for you.

§ Finalize your college essay.

§ Complete all college applications. Schools use different sites. Explore the Common App, SendEdu, Coalition, and some even use their own application on their school website.

§ Ask teachers and administrators for letters of recommendation. Include due dates and what is needed within the recommendation in your request.

§ Discuss college costs with your parents to determine what you can actually afford. Don’t make any final judgements until you receive the financial packages from each of the institutions for which you are interested.

Plan for Parent:

§ Monitor student’s study habits and grades and encourage continued effort

§ Continue using Email to be informed of homework assignments Google Calendar to track assessments and Google Docs for projects, assignment submissions, and to save work

§ Be aware of SAT and ACT test scores and determine if higher score can or needs to be achieved (consider test prep class if necessary)

§ Attend college and financial aid night programs to help complete the process

§ Monitor your student’s portfolio contents on SCOIR, ACT Profile, and navigate Big Futures with your child to include examining the financial aid help listed on the website

§ Assist student in finding all opportunities for scholarships and financial aid including filing of the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA)

§ Help make College Choice with confidence in God’s plan for your child to include discussion of your budget and what you can afford to pay in regards to college.