12th Grade

Senior Year

School Counselors continue their work with seniors beginning with small counselor group meetings to review the application process. This is followed by individual meetings with each senior to dicsuss their application plan and how to support them through the process.

• First Semester

  • Continue the postsecondary planning process

  • Attend group meeting with School Counselors related to the application timeline and process

  • Parent/Guardians attend the Senior Postsecondary Planning Night

  • Continue to explore colleges and programs

    • Visit campuses

    • Meet with college reps who visit Needham High in the Fall

  • Meet individually with School Counselor (as many times as needed)

    • Talk in detail about your specific plan(s)

  • Submit applications for early deadlines (typically Nov. 1) and plan for Regular Decision deadlines (typically 1/1 or so)

  • Start the Financial Aid process. FAFSA is available Oct. 1

  • Explore Scholarship Opportunities (check Classroom for resources)

• Second Semester

  • Attend Accepted Students days where possible/appropriate

  • Submit deposit to college attending by May 1st

    • ED acceptances require deposits shortly after acceptance

    • All other acceptances allow for a May 1 deposit

  • Complete all graduation obligations