Seniors

Wondering what senior year is like? Looking to avoid that cloud of senioritis on the horizon? Use this page as a guide to surviving your senior year.

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  • The Counseling staff is available to discuss the college applications process and address any questions or concerns you may have. We will be meeting with students one on one to discuss in detail your plans for after high school and how to go about turning them into a reality! 

  • You will be receiving a pass during your A period classes to come up to the Low School Counseling office, if for some reason you cannot attend this meeting please email your counselor to reschedule for a different time.

 

Depending on the path you are considering for after high school, you might want to keep some of the following things in mind:

Four Year College

  • Start familiarizing yourself with Naviance and the Common Application. Many colleges will need you to complete the Common Application to apply, while some may have their own applications to fill out. Whatever the application process is, every school you are applying to needs to be reflected in Naviance so that your Counselor can make sure your transcripts and letters of recommendation arrive on time. 

  • Pay attention to deadlines! Many early action deadlines begin popping up in November and December, make sure these are accurately represented in Naviance.

  • If you are thinking about retaking SATs, check the list of available dates on Collegeboard. 

  • You will need to have your letters of recommendation requested in Naviance prior to any deadlines. For any questions about Naviance, please see our Naviance FAQ, or contact your School Counselor.

Two Year College/Technical Schools

  • Consult programs of studies to see what available majors or certification programs best fit your needs and desired outcome. 

  • Consider taking a tour and attending an open house night to learn more about the offerings and requirements of programs, and to get a first hand look at the school itself. 

  • Schools that you apply to need to be listed in Naviance so that the counselor can send your transcript to the Admissions department.

Military

  • Check the website for updated lists of when recruiters from various branches will be on campus. 

  • Consider consulting a recruiter outside of school for more immediate answers to any pressing questions you might have. 

  • Pinkerton Academy will be offering the ASVAB exam on December 10th. If you have not taken this exam by then, please consider signing up for it!

  • If you are interested in attending one of the Military Academies, please review the following information

    • Senator Shaheen's office is currently accepting applications for Congressional nomination. If interested, please go to her website. Should you have any questions, please contact Peter Clark at 503-647-7500. 

Entering the Workforce

  • Start developing a resume! Work with teachers that you may have through CTE programs or through the CTE office to research internship possibilities. Research specific job traits, like qualifications and pay through Naviance and ONET.

Quick Timeline

Summer

  • Log into Aspen and check your schedule. Coordinate with your counselor to make sure that you are on track to graduate. Get your parking pass!

Fall:

  • Attend senior meeting with your counselor.  

  • Check for NH Scholar status. 

  • Research post-secondary options. 

  • Follow senior checklist. 

  • Tour colleges/tech programs/meet recruiters. 

  • Get letters of recommendation and send SATs scores (if necessary). 

  • Make sure Class Dues are paid. Check Senior Info Page for important dates. 

Winter:

  • Apply for Academy plan in senior office. 

  • If your 2nd semester schedule changes, confirm with your counselor that you are still on track to graduate. 

  • Finish any VLACS classes. 

  • Don’t get Senioritis. 

  • Confirm your post-secondary plan with your counselor. 

    • If you do not have one, request a meeting with your counselor. 

  • Check Senior Info Page for important dates.  

Spring

  • Don’t get Senioritis. 

  • Check Senior Info Page for important dates. 

  • Complete your Senior Survey. 

  • Return any books to library/teachers, settle any financial obligations. 

  • For real, don’t get Senioritis. 

  • Listen for announcements about graduation obligations (cap and gown, etc.).

  • Graduate!