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Seniors

Welcome, Seniors!

This year will go fast, we hope you take some time to enjoy and have fun. When you're not doing that, check out this helpful monthly checklist that we have to help you stay focused and prepared! You will also have access to your own copy of this list that you can make notes on in your Google Classroom Class of 2026 starting in August of your senior year.

Enjoy!

 

August-October

_____ Turn on notifications for Google Classroom. 

  • If you want to get information in a timely manner, download the Google Classroom app to your phone and sync over cellular data (found under settings). This will allow you to receive notifications each time something is posted in Google Classroom.

_____ Update or start a resume to have on hand to apply for schools, give to teacher recommenders and apply for certain scholarships.

  • A helpful template can be found on the Career Information page of the Counselor Webpages.

_____ Visit all post-secondary institutions you are interested in if you are able to.
**National Testing Day (October 7th for AHS) would be a great day to do this!

_____  Apply for all schools you are interested in attending. 

  • Ask for letters of recommendation as needed and supply your recommenders with a copy of your academic resume.
  • Research when the scholarship deadline for ACT or SAT is (differs per school).
  • Talk to the financial aid office of any school you apply to.
  • Apply Kansas is an event that AHS takes part in every year in October. The Apply Fee Days for most Kansas institutions are October 5th-9th this year.
  • Request your transcript to be sent to each school you apply to through Xello.
    • Step 1: Click on “Plan” at the top of your Xello homepage
    • Step 2: Navigate to “College Applications”
    • Step 3: Create an application to communicate where you want your transcript to be sent by clicking “New Application”.
    • Step 4:  Once in the application for each school, look at the application checklist.  Next to Transcript, choose “Request”, then choose “Initial”.
  • Consider filling out Common App if it is used by schools you are interested in. 
  • Link Xello and your Common App: Instructions found here

____ Ensure that you and your parents have FSA IDs to complete the FAFSA when it opens.

_____ Complete the FAFSA in October when it opens

  • The class of 2027 will be completing the 2027-2028 FAFSA.
  • Make sure you have applied to any school you send your FAFSA information to.

_____ Retake the ACT or SAT if needed to obtain a certain score.                                        

_____ Compare schools by cost. If you opted in to VU Scholarships, you can compare schools through their app.

_____ Apply for scholarships. Information can be found on the Scholarships and Opportunities page of the counseling web pages. Scholarships are listed by the dates they are due.

_____ Check the Events & Post-Secondary Off-Site Visits page of the counseling web pages.

_____ Order your cap and gown through Jostens: AHS Jostens Graduation Store

November-December

_____ Check on completion of recommendations, sending of transcripts, and finalize applications.

  • Request transcripts through Xello (Instructions found above)

_____ Apply for scholarships. Information can be found on the Scholarships and Opportunities page of the counseling web pages. Scholarships are listed by the dates they are due.

_____ Ensure that you remain in good academic standing (some colleges request mid-year reports as part of their admissions process).

January

_____ Check with the admissions offices of all colleges you have not heard from on your admission decisions. 

_____ Ensure that mid-year reports have been sent by your counselor (if required)

_____ Apply for scholarships. Information can be found on the Scholarships and Opportunities page of the counseling web pages. Scholarships are listed by the dates they are due.

February through March

_____ Review any acceptance letters and financial aid offers to aid in your final decision.

_____ Notify the school you want to attend and check with their admissions and financial aid offices for any required steps you need to complete.

_____ Notify your high school counselor when you have made a decision regarding your plans after high school. Be sure to fill out the Senior Exit form with your final decision.

_____ Apply for scholarships. Information can be found on the Scholarships and Opportunities page of the counseling web pages. Scholarships are listed by the dates they are due.

  • Local scholarships often become available during this time and will be listed with that designation. 

May

_____ Request a final transcript on Xello

  • If you have taken dual credit courses, request a final transcript from the institution.

_____ Confirm with your selected college to ensure they have all of the information they need from you. 

_____ Check Google Classroom daily for graduation information.

_____ Transfer the contents of your Google Drive that you would like to keep to your personal Google account.