{"id":7822,"date":"2026-01-03T09:00:08","date_gmt":"2026-01-03T17:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scholarshipowl.com\/blog\/?p=7822"},"modified":"2026-03-27T13:47:44","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T20:47:44","slug":"senior-year-of-high-school-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scholarshipowl.com\/blog\/apply-for-scholarships\/senior-year-of-high-school-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"Senior Year of High School Checklist (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tracking.scholarshipowl.com\/aff_c?offer_id=24&amp;aff_id=1544&amp;aff_sub=HeaderImage\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7847 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/scholarshipowl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/pexels-freestocksorg-131979.jpg\" alt=\"Senior Year of High School Checklist\" width=\"4635\" height=\"3090\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ve made it to your senior year of high school &#8211; congratulations are definitely in order! You are likely feeling a range of emotions like excitement and pride in how far you\u2019ve come. But before you toss up your graduation cap and turn the tassel, you\u2019ve got a busy and challenging year ahead.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s so easy to lose focus at this point and fall victim to senioritis. We get it! But senior year is an important year for your future, and you have many things to do before you can sit back and relax.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heading into the year with an organized plan can keep your motivation high and help you succeed. That\u2019s why <a href=\"https:\/\/tracking.scholarshipowl.com\/aff_c?offer_id=24&amp;aff_id=1544&amp;source=homepage_blog\">ScholarshipOwl<\/a> created a checklist for your senior year of high school. This way, you\u2019ll be sure to meet important deadlines and stay on top of your tasks. We promise, planning the perfect prom night is there too!\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Fall\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a deep breath! Fall is going to be the busiest season of your senior year.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Join a new club at school. This might not be your top priority at the moment, but it is a good idea to get involved in high school if you haven\u2019t already. It\u2019s a last chance to make an impression on colleges and you may even find a new hobby that you can continue in college.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Retake Your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/academy.scholarshipowl.com\/courses\/college-preparation-program\/lectures\/4162365\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SAT\/ACT<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you aren\u2019t satisfied with your previous score, take the test again and give it all you\u2019ve got. It\u2019s pretty common to take the tests senior year. Note that some colleges are now test-optional or test-blind, so if you would prefer not to take the exam OR if you don&#8217;t feel you&#8217;ll be able to perform well, consider focusing on colleges that don&#8217;t require applicants to submit SAT\/ACT scores.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apply <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/scholarshipowl.com\/blog\/college-life\/8-types-of-college-admissions-and-which-one-is-good-for-you\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">early decision<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if you have a dream school. Remember, early decision is binding, meaning you must attend the school if they accept you. Deadlines for early decision are usually in November.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Narrow down your college list to five to ten schools. Consider factors like college size, location, and cost to help guide your decision. If you\u2019re struggling to narrow it down, meet with your guidance counselor for some assistance.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit colleges you\u2019re interested in. Most colleges offer organized visits to potential students. This is a great opportunity to go see the campus, experience the student life and ask any questions you may have.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep up with your school work. Your grades in senior year matter. It\u2019s not time to start slacking off.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finalize your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/scholarshipowl.com\/blog\/scholarships\/how-to-write-a-badass-scholarship-resume-w-example\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">resume<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perfect your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/scholarshipowl.com\/blog\/apply-for-scholarships\/write-a-killer-scholarship-personal-statement-w-example\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">personal statements<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scholarshipowl.com\/blog\/apply-for-scholarships\/how-to-ask-for-a-letter-of-recommendation\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask for letters of recommendation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from teachers or a school counselor who knows you well. Don\u2019t ask for recommendations at the last minute. Provide your recommenders with a list of your extracurricular activities and your academic records.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Submit your college applications. Try and get your applications in before the start of your winter break. If you can\u2019t afford the application fees, you can ask your school counselor to help you request a fee waiver.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">If you are submitting SAT\/ACT scores or AP\/IB\/CLEP scores, you&#8217;ll need to login to your accounts with those test providers and officially request that scores be sent to all of the colleges you are applying to.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find and apply for scholarships with the <a href=\"https:\/\/tracking.scholarshipowl.com\/aff_c?offer_id=24&amp;aff_id=1544&amp;source=homepage_blog\">ScholarshipOwl platform<\/a>.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You don\u2019t need to be the top ranked person of your class to win a scholarship. Scholarships award all types of students like those pursuing a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/scholarshipowl.com\/blog\/find-scholarships\/stem-scholarships\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">STEM major<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or students who <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/scholarshipowl.com\/blog\/apply-for-scholarships\/29-incredible-indiana-scholarships\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">live in Indiana.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gather all the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/scholarshipowl.com\/blog\/apply-for-scholarships\/documents-you-need-for-your-scholarship-application\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">documents you need for your scholarship applications.<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complete the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/scholarshipowl.com\/blog\/apply-for-scholarships\/apply-federal-student-aid\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free Application for Federal Student Aid<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (FAFSA). To qualify for most financial aid, you need to fill out this form. Make sure you avoid making <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/scholarshipowl.com\/blog\/apply-for-scholarships\/common-fafsa-mistakes-to-avoid\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">these mistakes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> when filling out the form.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complete the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/scholarshipowl.com\/blog\/find-scholarships\/how-to-complete-the-college-scholarship-service-css-profile\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">College Scholarship Service (CSS) profile<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This is a requirement of many private schools to determine your financial aid. Check with the colleges where you are applying to see if you need to fill it out.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Talk to your parents about financial aid. After filing the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/scholarshipowl.com\/blog\/tag\/fafsa\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FAFSA<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you\u2019ll know your eligibility for financial aid. This is a good time to discuss college costs with your parents.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Order your yearbook and class ring so you have something to cherish from high school.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Say cheeeeese! Get your senior pictures taken.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After applying to colleges, check with them to see that they received your supplemental materials like test scores, letters of recommendation and transcripts.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Be sure to monitor your email, and review all emails you receive from the colleges you&#8217;ve applied to.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Create portal accounts for each college, per the emails you&#8217;ll receive. This is critical, because most colleges will communicate with you primarily through your portal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Winter<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work hard in your classes. Your GPA still matters!\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Monitor your college portal accounts &#8211; you might actually find out if you are accepted earlier than you expect. Also check any open items on your &#8220;to do list.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are finding that some schools are slow in updating their portals, call or email the admissions office to check to see if they need more materials from you.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider retaking the ACT\/SAT if you can still submit scores to the colleges you applied to.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complete any other college applications you may still have to submit.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Save money by getting a part-time job. This is also a great way to gain experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continue looking for scholarships with <a href=\"https:\/\/tracking.scholarshipowl.com\/aff_c?offer_id=24&amp;aff_id=1544&amp;source=homepage_blog\">ScholarshipOwl<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Spring\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check your college portals and email daily, and keep an eye on your mailbox too! Colleges usually will make their admission decisions by the end of March, but it may happen much sooner than that depending on the school. Good luck!\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meet with your school counselor to make sure you\u2019re on track to graduate.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Revisit colleges to help you make a decision.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compare <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/scholarshipowl.com\/blog\/apply-for-scholarships\/types-of-financial-aid\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">financial aid options<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and choose a financial aid package that is right for you. Before accepting a package, make sure you understand what the requirements are to continue to receive the financial aid.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep up the hard work in school, as tempting as it is to relax by now. This is especially important if you get waitlisted from college. Colleges will want to see how you\u2019ve been performing.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prepare for your final exams or AP exams. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/scholarshipowl.com\/blog\/college-life\/ap-test-scores-how-to-use-them-to-save-money-on-college\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AP exams<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can help you get advanced placement and earn you college credits.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continue with your part-time job to save money for your college expenses.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accept an admissions offer! Notify colleges by May 1.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let your school counselor know which admissions offer you\u2019ve accepted.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Waitlisted? Before losing hope, write a letter to the college\u2019s admissions team and ask what you can do to improve your chances of getting accepted.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enroll in the college you accept and submit all required paperwork. This includes scheduling courses, signing up for orientation, and finding housing.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep applying for scholarships with <a href=\"https:\/\/tracking.scholarshipowl.com\/aff_c?offer_id=24&amp;aff_id=1544&amp;source=homepage_blog\">ScholarshipOwl<\/a> &#8211; there are still plenty available!\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Send your final transcript to the college you will be attending.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get your cap and gown ready for graduation.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to prom! You\u2019ve seen it in all the movies, now it\u2019s time to experience it yourself.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Graduate high school and frame your diploma! You\u2019ve made it through four years of high school and you\u2019ve worked really hard to get here. You deserve to celebrate! Invite some family and friends and celebrate all that you\u2019ve accomplished.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Summer\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continue with your previous job or find a summer job to save money for college.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep seeking out scholarship opportunities with <a href=\"https:\/\/tracking.scholarshipowl.com\/aff_c?offer_id=24&amp;aff_id=1544&amp;source=homepage_blog\">ScholarshipOwl<\/a>. You would be surprised at how many have deadlines throughout the entire year!\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Consider enrolling in a community college class to get a leg-up on your freshman year of college.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">If you&#8217;ll be moving to a dorm or apartment, start packing for your move.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spend time with family and friends during this special time as you prepare for the next step in your college journey!\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Final Thoughts\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ve made it to the homestretch! It would be a big shame to start slacking off now. Follow this checklist and avoid burnout. And remember to prioritize debt-free sources to pay for college, including scholarships! At any given time throughout the year, there are over $500,000 in active, available scholarships in our platform. Don&#8217;t miss out &#8211; start your <a href=\"https:\/\/tracking.scholarshipowl.com\/aff_c?offer_id=24&amp;aff_id=1544&amp;url_id=263&amp;source=registration_blog\">ScholarshipOwl free trial today<\/a>!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019ve made it to your senior year of high school &#8211; congratulations are definitely in order! You are likely feeling a range of emotions like excitement and pride in how far you\u2019ve come. 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