Senior Checklist
🎓✨ SENIOR YEAR: MAKE IT COUNT! ✨🎓
🌟 Important Things Every Senior Needs to Know 🌟
Senior year is here! 🎉 There is a lot to look forward to, but there are also important deadlines, decisions, and opportunities. Use this guide to stay organized, stay on track, and make the most of your senior year!
💰🏆 SCHOLARSHIPS — FREE MONEY FOR COLLEGE! 🏆💰
⭐ Stay Alert & NEVER Miss a Deadline!
💌 Scholarships are emailed to students when they become available.
📧 Check your email regularly so you don't miss an opportunity!
🎓 Colleges also list scholarships available on their websites. Be sure to check the websites of the colleges you are interested in attending.
📚 There is also a scholarship book available in the library. Stop by and check it out!
🚨🚨 NEVER PAY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP! 🚨🚨
💡 Legitimate scholarship opportunities should not require you to pay to apply.
⏰ BE AWARE OF DEADLINES!!!
Missing a deadline could mean missing out on FREE MONEY for college!
💵✨ APPLY. APPLY. APPLY. ✨💵
💙 💻 GEAR UP — GET INVOLVED!
📅 Know Your Deadlines!
Get involved in the GEAR UP program and be aware of important deadlines.
🌟 Take advantage of the resources and opportunities available to you!
🎓🏫 COLLEGE FAIR DAY — SEPTEMBER 17TH!
🌟 Explore Your College Options!
📅 College Fair Day is September 17th!
This is a great opportunity to learn more about colleges, universities, programs, and opportunities available after high school.
🚌 BHSU College Visit & Tour
Along with College Fair Day, there will be a BHSU college visit/tour.
👀 Explore the campus, learn more about BHSU, and get a feel for what college life could be like!
🎯 Come Ready to Explore. Ask Questions. Dream BIG!
📝⭐ ACT RETAKES — SENIORS, TAKE ADVANTAGE!
🚀 A FREE Opportunity to Improve Your Score!
🎯 ACT retakes for seniors are FREE!
📅 Date: October 13th
⏰ The testing may possibly extend into October 14th.
💡 If you have been thinking about improving your ACT score, this is a great opportunity to take advantage of!
💰 NATIONAL ACT TESTING & FEE WAIVERS
There are also options for fee waivers for national ACTs.
📅 National ACT dates and additional information can be found at:
🌐 ACT.org
👉 Be sure to check ACT.org for available national test dates and information about fee waivers.
🏆 🏀 SENIOR ATHLETES — BE ELIGIBLE!
🎯 Planning to Play College Sports?
Some senior athletes may need to apply to the NCAA or NAIA.
⚠️ Be aware of college athletic eligibility requirements and make sure you know what is required to compete at the college level.
Don't wait until the last minute! ⏰
💰 💳 FINANCIAL AID & FAFSA
🎓 Paying for College Starts Here!
To qualify for financial aid in college:
🗓️ Complete the FAFSA as soon as possible after December 1st.
✨ We can begin doing things starting in October so you are ready!
👨👩👧👦 We will have a Financial Aid Night to assist you and your families.
🌐 The correct website for financial aid is:
www.fafsa.ed.gov
💡 Tip: Get prepared early so you're ready when it's time to apply!
🧑🎓 📚 DUAL ENROLLMENT
🚀 Get a Head Start on College!
Take advantage of Dual Enrollment through EWC.
📅 The schedule of days our EWC representative will be here is posted.
⭐ Check the schedule and take advantage of this great opportunity!
🎉 👩🎓 SENIOR ORDERS
🎓 It's Almost Graduation Time!
Please remember to order your:
📣 Announcements
🎓 Caps
✨ Tassels
👗 Gowns
Don't wait — graduation will be here before you know it! 🎉
📸 ❤️ SENIOR PICTURES
🌟 Leave Your Mark!
Get your senior pictures to Ms. VanSickle for:
📖 The class composite
📰 The newspaper
🎬 The senior slideshow
📸 Your senior picture will be used for these important senior-year memories, so make sure you get your picture to Ms. VanSickle!
📚 💯 POWER UP YOUR POWERSCHOOL!
⭐ Stay on Top of Your Grades!
Utilize the PowerSchool Portal to ensure your:
💯 GPA is as high as possible
✅ Required coursework is being completed
🔎 Check PowerSchool regularly so you know where you stand and can address anything that needs attention.
🎓💙 SENIOR YEAR CHECKLIST 💙🎓
☐ Check your email for scholarship opportunities
☐ Check college websites for available scholarships
☐ Check the library for scholarship opportunities
☐ NEVER PAY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP!
☐ Be aware of scholarship deadlines
☐ Stay involved with GEAR UP
☐ Keep track of deadlines
☐ Attend College Fair Day — September 17th
☐ Participate in the BHSU college visit/tour
☐ Take advantage of the FREE ACT retake — October 13th
☐ Be prepared for testing to possibly extend into October 14th
☐ Check ACT.org for national ACT test dates
☐ Check for ACT fee waiver options
☐ Know your NCAA/NAIA requirements if you're an athlete
☐ Prepare for the FAFSA
☐ Attend Financial Aid Night
☐ Explore Dual Enrollment through EWC
☐ Order announcements, cap, tassel & gown
☐ Turn in your senior picture to Ms. VanSickle for the class composite, newspaper, and senior slideshow
☐ Check PowerSchool and stay on top of your GPA and required coursework