What should a senior year timeline look like?

In a few months, once rising seniors will, in fact, be officially SENIORS. What then?

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Well, we in collaboration with H2C Advising offer a few suggestions for the next graduating class as they prepare for their senior campaign.

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We highlighted 4 (four) things rising seniors should do to prepare for their May/June graduation.

⭕️ TAKE A DEEP INTROSPECTIVE LOOK INTO THEIR ASPIRATIONS, DREAMS AND GOALS.

⭕️ BEGIN TO DEVELOP A PLAN FOR AFTER-HIGH SCHOOL VIA DISCUSSIONS AT HOME.

⭕️ ATTEND IN-PERSON AND/OR VIRTUAL COLLEGE VISITS AS WELL AS FAIRS - MAKE IT A FAMILY ACTIVITY!

⭕️ READ REGULARLY - NOVELS, BOOKS, MAGAZINES, NEWSPAPERS - ANY AND EVERYTHING TO STRETCH ONE'S

MIND / VOCABULARY.

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In addition, Judy Henriquez of H2C Advising created a “check list” that will also aid students in the process. 

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Quick Check List

✅ Be sure to check your various emails on a daily basis.

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✅ Clean up your social media accounts.

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✅ Begin to identify teachers / clergy / politicians or people of interest for letters of recommendation.

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✅ Make sure you create an account for programs like Scoir, Overgrad, Naviance as well as with the NCAA Eligibility Center.

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✅ “Follow” all colleges / companies that you discussed with your career / college advisor.

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✅ Create a quasi “activity” resume that might include a “bio” essay that can serve as an introduction to you as the person.

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✅ MEMORIZE your Social Security Number and all other pertinent information. (Keep to yourself)

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✅ Be proactive and take positive actions NOW to help you reach YOUR goals in the future. Focus on creating the building blocks aka skills needed as you face “adulthood”. Examples:  time management, organization, chores, summer assignments, email

correspondence.

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✅ Enjoy the ride.