Senior Year
Senior Roadmap
Congratulations on reaching your Senior year! You should feel proud of all the hard work and dedication that have brought you to this final chapter of high school.
This is the year to build upon the foundation you've created and prepare for what comes next. You’ve made connections and established important resources. It’s time to leverage those resources to positively impact your future. Take a look at the Fourth Year Checklist for key areas to focus on. Be sure to stay in close contact with your counselor to ensure you are on track with your path toward graduation.
Fourth Year Checklist
- Organize your college application timeline (university in fall, community college in spring). Pay attention to deadlines and early decision/action.
- Register and pay for Dual Enrollment and AP tests.
- Attend college visits and fairs at school. Visit the campuses you are still considering.
- Complete FAFSA...yes, everyone. have those tough conversations about how much parents/guardians are helping with costs.
- Apply early to as many scholarships as you can find. It takes time, get organized.
- Create your Parchment account (to send your official transcript.)
- Chandler Education Foundation Scholarships open in November. Every Senior should apply! Scholarships apply towards trade schools
Counseling Office
Continue to meet regularly with your counselor, as well as the college and career team to help ensure that you are still on track with the 4-year graduation plan that you developed. You will also continue to work with your counselor on your post graduation plans.
Transcripts & Other Important Documents
Reviewing Transcripts through Infinite Campus
Order Official Transcripts through Parchment
Applying to Colleges
When considering the college application process, preparation is key. It is important that you understand the entry requirements for all the universities or colleges that you are interested in applying to as they can vary from state to state. Focusing on things such as GPA, challenging courses, test score requirements, and involvement in extracurricular activities is good idea. Make time to research potential schools thoroughly to find a good balance and fit by considering things like available majors, location, size, cost, and campus culture.
Application Fee Information & Fee Waivers
College Application Fee Waiver FAQs
College Application Fee Waiver Search
Financial Aid
Paying for college may be one of the most significant hurdles students face. Thankfully, there are resources in place that can lessen that concern. The most notable resource is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This application is administered by the U.S. Department of Education, and is a crucial first step in the process for obtaining grants, scholarships, and loans to pay for school.
Submitting the FAFSA as early as possible is beneficial, as some types of financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.