Senior Year

Tips for a successful senior year

Summer (before the school year begins)

• Prioritize your list of colleges or universities.
• Continue to visit colleges.
• Determine deadlines for college admissions and scholarships.
• Create or update your resume.
• Register for the ACT or SAT if needed.
• Make sure that senior courses meet or exceed college expectations.
• Student athletes:  Make sure you are meeting Division I and II requirements.  Visit the NCAA Eligibility Center.

Fall

• Attend your Senior Counselor Conference to discuss your personal post-secondary plans. Counselors will present a Focus presentation to review the general application process.
• Review "College Application Process" videos after your Senior Focus presentation.
• Determine admissions deadlines - some schools have early deadlines in October and November.
• Start applying for scholarships.
• Earn good grades.
• APPLY EARLY!

Mid-Year

• Ensure that your applications are complete.
• Complete financial aid process and FAFSA.
• Continue applying for scholarships.
• Attend DGS Financial Aid (FAFSA) Night presentations in October
• Complete your FAFSA (Application opens Oct. 1)

Spring

• Make your final college/post secondary decision.
• Review your plan to get there. 
• Continue to work hard in your classes!  Despite admittance to college, your grades still count and colleges can revoke your admission!
• Take AP test(s) as needed. (Registration for AP exams will begin in February).
• Continue applying for scholarships.
• Complete Senior Exit Survey in April
• Complete NCAA requirements (student athletes).