Pay attention to all college application
requirements. Make sure letters of recommendation, essays, ACT/SAT scores and
transcripts are sent in at least two weeks before the admission deadline.
ALL senior year courses count
(Universities can rescind admission if even one D or F shows up on academic
history during senior year).
GPA should stay the same or go up senior
year (Universities can rescind admission if GPA goes down).
Seniors should not drop rigorous
coursework senior year (Universities can rescind admission if you were admitted
based on rigorous coursework then dropped those courses).
Senior year courses are HIGHLY important
and looked at thoroughly at Universities. Low rigor courses can hurt a
student’s chance of admission to a University.
The transition to college is easier for students if rigorous courses are taken their senior year.
Benefits of applying early to college –
priority scholarships, financial aid and housing.
