Senior Timeline!!
Senior Timeline!!
Welcome to your roadmap for senior year!
This timeline is designed to help you stay on track as you prepare for graduation and your postsecondary plans. Each month includes important deadlines, recommended tasks, and opportunities to help you successfully navigate your final year at Parkdale High School.
Remember: Deadlines may vary by college or program, so be sure to regularly check your email, application portals, and this website for updates.
Focus: Prepare Before School Starts
College:
Create your COMMON APPLICATION account
Build your College List
Visit college campuses (in person or virtually)
Brainstorm your Personal Statement
Career:
Explore careers and majors
Create/Update your resume
Look for internships/volunteer opportunities
Financial Aid
Create a FSA ID (Student and Parent)
Learn about FAFSA
Focus: Start Strong
Attend Senior Orientation
Review Graduation Requirements
Complete required Fall GNA
Finalize college list
Continue working on college essays
Register for SAT/ACT, if needed
September 15th - Begin Requesting Letters of Recommendation
Focus: College Applications
Complete required Fall GNA
Request recommendation letters (if you haven't already)
Finalize essays
Attend college rep visits
Meet with your school counselor
Research scholarships
Attend college fairs
Focus: Financial Aid
FAFSA opens
Complete CSS profile (if required)
Submit Early Action applications -- 90% of freshman students admitted to University of Maryland, College Park are admitted through early action!!
Attend FAFSA Workshops
Continue applying for scholarships
Focus: Application Deadlines
Submit Early Action/Early Decision Applications
Verify colleges have received required documents
Continue scholarship applications
Register for SAT/ACT, if needed
Focus: Finish Strong
Submit regular decision applications
Check application portals
Continue scholarship applications
Focus: Financial Aid & Scholarships
Submit FAFSA if you haven't already
Complete scholarship applications
Submit Mid-Year transcripts (school counselors assist)
Complete Mid-Year Graduation Notification Agreements (GNAs)
Focus: Scholarships
Apply for local scholarships
Complete financial aid verification, if requested.
Continue monitoring college portals
Focus: Decisions Arrive
Review acceptance letters
Compare financial aid offers
Attend admitted student events
Focus: Make a decision
Choose your college or postsecondary plan
Submit enrollment deposits
Notify other colleges of your decision
Continue applying for scholarships
Focus: Graduation
Complete graduation requirements
Attend senior events
Participate in decision day
GRADUATE!