top of page
Happy Teenager

Senior Year

While your senior year should be focused on homecoming planning, prom proposals, and making the most of this final chapter in your high school career, planning ahead will make your first year in college so much easier! 

Image by Eden Constantino

Senior Year At A Glance

Things to plan for.....

Image by Joshua Chua

Summer 

Go On College Tours:

Begin imagining which college feels like the right fit

Image by Kenny Eliason

October

You can file your FAFSA as early as October 1st. 

Image by Clay Banks

May

College Decision Day: 

Time to make it official!

Image by João Ferrão

September 

Ask for Letters of Recommendation: 

Ask early, create a brag list, and share a specific deadline 

Image by Annie Spratt

October - February

Send Applications: 

November 1st - Early decision

Image by Annie Spratt

September - June 

Grades Still Matter: 

Contrary to popular belief, your grades during your senior year still matter!

Image by Ben Mullins

September - October 

Take your SAT if you haven't already or take it again if you are not satisfied with your scores

Image by Claudio Schwarz

February - May

Compare Colleges:

College acceptance letters will begin coming in. Start to compare financial aid packages

Image by Jakob Rosen

June - August

Start preparing for the next chapter!

Image by Kelly Sikkema

​Helpful Tools

The following links can be used to access downloadable tools to keep you organized as you go through your senior year to-do list. 

If you have an IEP or 504 Plan, request a copy of the documentation from your school to submit to the Disability Services office at your college. 

What's Next?

Senior year is full of important steps, but choosing the right college is one of the biggest, visit the College Choice page for support in finding the best fit for you.

Pathways to First-Generation Student Success
 

bottom of page