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Use this guide to help you accomplish your post-secondary goals 

Twelfth Grade - First Semester

• Do NOT take it easy your senior year 

• Keep active in athletics, academic, extracurricular, and/or community activities

  • THS Clubs and Activities

• After reviewing SAT scores, determine whether you need to register again for the SAT

• Attend the THS College Night Presentation in September which will cover the college application process, financial aid, and testing.  Reps from area colleges will be available for Q & A session 

• Receive your Senior Survival Guide and discuss the packet with your parents

• Meet individually with your counselor to discuss the college application process and any questions or concerns you may have

• Register for AP Exams (if applicable)

• Attend visits with College Reps - listen to announcements for important dates and information

• Prepare for writing College Admission Essays by working with your English teacher.

• Attend a college fair

• Visit Colleges

  • Use the College Visit Information for helpful information related to college days. 

• Make a final choice of three to five postsecondary options that meet your needs and interests

• Complete the FAFSA

• Attend a FAFSA workshop

• Complete and mail college applications by October 31st

• Student-athletes planning to attend a Division 1 or Division 2 school need to apply with the NCAA clearinghouse  or NAIA clearinghouse (if applicable)

Twelfth Grade - Second Semester

• Apply for all financial aid and scholarship opportunities. Scholarships are also posted on the guidance website, the Knights Landing bulletin board, as well as in the guidance office

  • Other Scholarship Opportunities - Fast Web

• Continue to participate in school and community activities 

• Take AP Exams (if applicable)

• Attend a college fair if you haven’t chosen a college

  • In February, SWIC will host a college fair where over 100 colleges will be in attendance along with financial aid workshops

• Commit to a college of choice by National College Decision Day - May 1st 

• Select your “next step” 

• Graduate! 

• Register for College Classes