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The purpose of the Senior Handbook is to provide a resource to High School Seniors and Parents for graduation details and information and all post-secondary opportunities which include university, two-year college, technical college, military, workforce, and volunteerism.
You will find an updated Senior Handbook here.
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Summer- Prioritize college choices.
- Know your deadlines for college applications and scholarships
- Continue visiting colleges
- Update or create your resume
- Register for the early fall SAT/ACT if needed
- Make sure your senior course choices meet college expectations
- Fill out the "Brag Sheet" if you need recommendations from teachers or your counselor
- Athletes - go over the NCAA Eligibility requirements with your coach
- Meet with your school counselor to explore options
- Attend college fairs and meet with admissions officers
- Use CFNC to apply and send transcripts to NC colleges
- Use Common App (if appropriate) or applications accessed through the college's website to apply to schools outside of NC
- Review HSHS transcript procedures
- Request recommendation letters from your teachers and counselor if required by colleges to which you are applying
- Start applying for scholarships
- Meet all deadlines for admissions and scholarships
- Make good grades in all classes
Winter- Verify that your college application process is complete
- Complete the financial aid process and FAFSA by March 1st
- Request mid-year transcripts if needed
- Make your final college decision
- Continue to work hard. Despite your admittance to college, your grades still count and poor performance can result in your acceptance being revoked
- Continue applying for scholarships
- Take AP/SAT Subject Test as needed
- Request final transcripts (automatically sent if your requested original transcript through CFNC)
- Athletes - complete NCAA Elgibility requirements
- Complete Future Plans Survey
- Complete Scholarship Reporting Form
For Parents...- Help your child set realistic goals and have a back up plan
- Discuss future plans, in particular the financial picture and any restrictions regarding college early on in the selection/application process
- Encourage your child to complete their own college and scholarship applications
- Keep in mind that this in your child's future; support them and allow them to make their own decisions
- Attend any senior parent nights hosted at the school
- Encourage your child to be aware of, and meet, all deadlines
- It is a busy time for everyone, please be patient with the school and with your child
