Senior Newsletter

First, did you log in through Classlink and watch the tutorial videos on your dashboard? This will show you how to link common app if you are using it! Be sure you assign your Guidance Counselor!

If you not using common app and need your transcripts send. Follow the steps below!

1- Click Plans at the top.

2- Click College Planning

3- Click View Applications

4-Start a new application

5- type in all your schools you are applying to.

6- go back to your applications and click on the schools specifically to see what you need. If they want your transcripts or a letter or recommendation, it will have a button that says request next to it. Simply click the request button!

EASY!!!!

February-

• Apply to at least two scholarships
• take a tour of any school you are still unsure of
• Contact the financial aid offices as you get accepted to review any award packages.
• Keep sending all acceptances and scholarships and FAFSA completions to Ms. Foncannon
• Prepare for any AP exams.

March and April-

• Apply for housing! if you wait too long, housing will be full!
• Pay the deposit for the school you choose.
• Notify the schools you do not plan on attending.
• Sign up for freshman orientation
• Complete the Senior Survey by April 12th for an invite to Decision Day!

Welcome to senior year! It's the final chapter of your high school career with a lot of exciting celebrations, milestones, and fun. It is also your last year to explore and answer the question, "what am I doing after graduation?"

Time is already running out to make your move. Especially if you want to apply to 4-year colleges. (Those applications should be submitted by OCTOBER.)

While you definitely do not need to know what you want to do for the rest of your life upon your graduation, you do need a plan of what comes next. Graduating seniors in Osceola County are required to have a final, confirmed plan on file - whether that be committing a year to service, enlisting in the military, scoring a full-time job, or enrolling in a college or trade school.

I'm here to help you explore all of these options and assess which option best aligns with your goals and interests.

Review this newsletter to identify resources and important information specific to your senior year. Continue to check back for updates as more opportunities and resources come our way.

Remember, the best path to take after graduation is the one that best aligns with YOU. I look forward to helping you identify and work toward what that is.

Don't hesitate to drop in during your lunch or schedule a meeting with me. I'm here to help you plan in any way I can!

Send any questions or concerns my way! I'm happy to support you in any way I can.

Stop by College and Career Corner in the Guidance building to help you explore and plan for your life after high school. Your College & Career Counselor helps you explore and plan for employment, enlistment, and enrollment in higher education to ensure you graduate high school prepared and with a plan.

Be sure you are following the Remind and the Instagram to stay up to date on the latest! Here are just some if the things we can help you with!

• Field trips,

• Valencia College exploration, application and transition support,

• Career exploration and preparation...

• Trade school exploration and preparation,

• Military exploration,

• College application fee waivers,

• ACT/SAT fee waivers,

• College exploration and application support,

• Financial aid assistance (FAFSA),

• Service opportunities,

• Scholarship opportunities