SENIORS—CLASS OF 2024!
College Readiness To-Do List Summer 2023
Meet with your counselor for your Senior Evaluation Meeting
Review the Senior Planning Guide
Meet with Ms. Lyons
Complete the Senior Pre-Survey
Complete the Student Self-Evaluation Brag Sheet and the Magruder Parental Consent release with a parent in Naviance > About Me > Surveys
If you have any questions, please reach out to me at Jennifer_Lyons@mcpsmd.org!
FAGuide2425.pdfFAGuide2425_Spanish.pdfThe beginning of senior year is a critical time. By this point, you should (we hope) have a close-to-final college list and be working on your college applications.
This is a good time to check in with your recommenders to make sure they know your deadlines. And if you haven't already, read this guide and then ask your teacher(s) if they’ll write a letter on your behalf.
College applications are live! Start familiarizing yourself with the information you need to gather.
How to Write a College Essay Wondering how to get started on your college essays? This step-by-step guide and this video will walk you through the process.
Do you identify as undocumented or a member of the LGBTQ+ community? If you’re wondering how much to disclose in your personal statement, these guides might help you map out your content.
How to Decide Whether to Apply Early Decision or Early Action Get answers to the most common questions and make sure you understand the limitations and the financial implications. ED/EA deadlines fall as early as October 15th.
FAFSA & CSS PROFILE These two forms are critical to your financial aid process. All schools require the FAFSA; the CSS PROFILE is only required by some schools and scholarships.
EOP Application Guide Educational Opportunity Programs offer extra resources and support to help under-resourced students succeed in college. If you’re applying to Cal State Universities, this guide is a must-read.
Connect with college admission reps either at your school, online or in your community. These sessions are important opportunities to let colleges know you’re considering attending their institution, which, in some cases, can help your chances.
QuestBridge and Posse Foundation See if you qualify for these great opportunities to win a full ride to college. CLICK HERE FOR A LIST OF LARGER, COMPETITIVE SCHOLARSHIPS
Create a spreadsheet of requirements and deadlines Keep track of application deadlines, number of required recommendation letters, scholarship deadlines, portfolio requirements, etc., all in one organized spot.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT COLLEGE-RELATED TOPICS, EMAIL JENNIFER_LYONS@MCPSMD.ORG.
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