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Laila
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What are good requirements to have in your senior year
I’m a senior in highschool
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Jane Doe
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Jane’s Answer
Hi, Laila! Congratulations on reaching your senior year—that’s an exciting milestone! This is your chance to prepare for what comes next, whether it’s college, trade school, or starting a job. Here are some tips to help you finish strong and set yourself up for success:
Keep your grades up, especially in classes related to your future goals. Colleges and employers pay attention to your senior-year performance, so don’t hesitate to ask teachers for help if you need it.
Get involved in clubs, sports, or volunteer activities that interest you. These experiences build skills like teamwork and leadership, and they help you learn more about what you enjoy and what you’re good at.
Set clear goals using the SMART method—making them Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. For example, you might plan to research five colleges by a certain date. Breaking big tasks into smaller steps can keep you on track.
Know the graduation requirements and what colleges expect for admission. Regular meetings with your school counselor can help make sure you’re on the right path.
Build your support network by connecting with admissions counselors, teachers, family, or mentors who can offer guidance. Having people to turn to makes the journey easier.
Explore different careers or programs that interest you. Understanding what skills or certifications you might need can help you plan ahead.
If you need to take tests like the SAT or ACT, register early and create a study schedule. Keep track of all application and scholarship deadlines to avoid last-minute stress.
Finally, take care of yourself. Senior year can be stressful, so prioritize good sleep, healthy eating, and physical activity. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, talk to friends, family, or counselors. Staying balanced will help you stay focused and energized.
Remember, you’re making great progress toward your future, and it’s perfectly okay to ask for help when you need it. You’ve got this. Best of luck!
Keep your grades up, especially in classes related to your future goals. Colleges and employers pay attention to your senior-year performance, so don’t hesitate to ask teachers for help if you need it.
Get involved in clubs, sports, or volunteer activities that interest you. These experiences build skills like teamwork and leadership, and they help you learn more about what you enjoy and what you’re good at.
Set clear goals using the SMART method—making them Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. For example, you might plan to research five colleges by a certain date. Breaking big tasks into smaller steps can keep you on track.
Know the graduation requirements and what colleges expect for admission. Regular meetings with your school counselor can help make sure you’re on the right path.
Build your support network by connecting with admissions counselors, teachers, family, or mentors who can offer guidance. Having people to turn to makes the journey easier.
Explore different careers or programs that interest you. Understanding what skills or certifications you might need can help you plan ahead.
If you need to take tests like the SAT or ACT, register early and create a study schedule. Keep track of all application and scholarship deadlines to avoid last-minute stress.
Finally, take care of yourself. Senior year can be stressful, so prioritize good sleep, healthy eating, and physical activity. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, talk to friends, family, or counselors. Staying balanced will help you stay focused and energized.
Remember, you’re making great progress toward your future, and it’s perfectly okay to ask for help when you need it. You’ve got this. Best of luck!
Jason White
Lead Product Manager- Network Security
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Hey Laila,
First congrats on getting to the near finish line.
I would say above all else is obviously check in with your guidance counselor and make sure you are indeed graduating. Sometimes things happen with credits so making sure you are good and on track while you still have time at the beginning of the year is critical.
2. figure out your post graduation plans and ensure you are doing the things required to make them happen. if you are going to college ensure you know the application deadlines for admission. The deadlines to apply for institutional and private scholarships. The dates of any senior preview days and freshman orientations. etc. If you are going to trade school or the military similar make sure you've talked to admissions counselors or recruiters and know what is required and what deadlines to meet.
3. Enjoy the time you have. This is a special moment in your life and life gets very very different when you graduate so take it all in and plan to the best of your ability in the meantime for the next step in your life.
First congrats on getting to the near finish line.
I would say above all else is obviously check in with your guidance counselor and make sure you are indeed graduating. Sometimes things happen with credits so making sure you are good and on track while you still have time at the beginning of the year is critical.
2. figure out your post graduation plans and ensure you are doing the things required to make them happen. if you are going to college ensure you know the application deadlines for admission. The deadlines to apply for institutional and private scholarships. The dates of any senior preview days and freshman orientations. etc. If you are going to trade school or the military similar make sure you've talked to admissions counselors or recruiters and know what is required and what deadlines to meet.
3. Enjoy the time you have. This is a special moment in your life and life gets very very different when you graduate so take it all in and plan to the best of your ability in the meantime for the next step in your life.
Thomas O'Shea
Music Producer, Composer, Live Sound Engineer, Musician
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Thomas’s Answer
While I agree with the responses here, I think there's more important things. Depending on where you stand grades wise, you could either give in to the senioritis or focus on your studies just like you have the other three years of high school. Here's my two cents- you aren't going to remember the grades, or even the projects. You're going to remember the other things- if you're on a sports team then you're going to remember the team bonding, the games, the rivalry with the other schools. If you do music or theater, you'll remember hanging out with the people you create with, the late nights for tech week for the musical, and all the good times learning music together. Soak in those moments. Live presently and keep in mind that after this- high school is no more. There's plenty of things to look forward to after high school and you might even be feeling how I did towards the end of my high school career (I'm a 2020 graduate 😢). You may just want to start college, or you might be sick of your math or science or one of the subjects you've chosen to not study. I'm saying that even though you don't like it now, you may have fond memories of it later on. I, personally, find myself thinking back to my math and history classes. Back then, I didn't really care for either but now I use math to run my business and I've noticed I naturally gravitate towards history in my free time away from my work. And that makes me miss originally learning those things and the people I learned with. If you have an idea of what you want to study in college, you can focus on that if you want. But I personally feel that college is where you can hunker down and focus on those things. Otherwise you might miss out.
So here's my main advice: go to all the friend group hangouts, team potlucks or barbecues, school dances, events, and even things you wouldn't normally go to. Make high school memories that you can tell people about in college.
So here's my main advice: go to all the friend group hangouts, team potlucks or barbecues, school dances, events, and even things you wouldn't normally go to. Make high school memories that you can tell people about in college.
Sean McEvoy
Ski Lift Mountain Operations
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Burke, VT
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Sean’s Answer
Hi Laila,
It's fantastic that you're exploring college options! Here are a few tips to help you on your journey:
1. Think about the career you want and choose a college that offers the right degree. Look at several schools to weigh the pros and cons, helping you make a smart decision.
2. Keep your grades up in your senior year. Most colleges accept students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher, but top schools often look for a 4.0 GPA.
3. Aim to do well on your ACTs and SATs. While not all schools require them, many larger colleges do, so it's good to check their requirements.
4. Be ready for the college workload. Unlike high school, college involves more homework. Good time management is essential, and visiting professors during office hours can be very helpful, especially for challenging courses.
I hope these tips are useful. You're going to do great, no matter what path you choose!
It's fantastic that you're exploring college options! Here are a few tips to help you on your journey:
1. Think about the career you want and choose a college that offers the right degree. Look at several schools to weigh the pros and cons, helping you make a smart decision.
2. Keep your grades up in your senior year. Most colleges accept students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher, but top schools often look for a 4.0 GPA.
3. Aim to do well on your ACTs and SATs. While not all schools require them, many larger colleges do, so it's good to check their requirements.
4. Be ready for the college workload. Unlike high school, college involves more homework. Good time management is essential, and visiting professors during office hours can be very helpful, especially for challenging courses.
I hope these tips are useful. You're going to do great, no matter what path you choose!
Mike Spaur
Electronic Engineering
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San Jose, California
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Mike’s Answer
Hi Laila,
First and foremost, you must meet the graduation requirements of your school. Also, if you are planning to go to college after high school, then you need to target one or more colleges you plan to apply to and decide on a major course of study that you would like to pursue.
Note that many college students change majors during their college years. That is OK to do. Some lucky folks know right away what they want to do. (I was not one of these.)
Hopefully, your high school has counselors who can help you decide which classes are going to help you the most based on the colleges and major course of study you have selected.
Good luck, and best wishes for a great senior year.
Here is a resource that may help if you are not sure about the major course of study that you are interested in: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/plan-for-college/find-your-fit/choosing-right-major-for-you/faq
First and foremost, you must meet the graduation requirements of your school. Also, if you are planning to go to college after high school, then you need to target one or more colleges you plan to apply to and decide on a major course of study that you would like to pursue.
Note that many college students change majors during their college years. That is OK to do. Some lucky folks know right away what they want to do. (I was not one of these.)
Hopefully, your high school has counselors who can help you decide which classes are going to help you the most based on the colleges and major course of study you have selected.
Good luck, and best wishes for a great senior year.
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Mike Dunninger
Manager, Support Engineering
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Mike’s Answer
Hi Laila,
I'm glad you're asking about what to study in your final year of high school. And I imagine, since you've asked this question, that you're not too sure of what you want to do after high school.
What I want to share with you is that even people who graduate feeling confident in their plans and interests often find themselves changing their direction within just a few years. So my advice is to give yourself the best possible chance to succeed by keeping your studies broad and balanced. Take some different classes from what you've normally taken. And if your school offers any life-skills classes (personal finance, home economics, interviewing, shop, car maintenance, first aid, etc.), take those!
Good luck!
I'm glad you're asking about what to study in your final year of high school. And I imagine, since you've asked this question, that you're not too sure of what you want to do after high school.
What I want to share with you is that even people who graduate feeling confident in their plans and interests often find themselves changing their direction within just a few years. So my advice is to give yourself the best possible chance to succeed by keeping your studies broad and balanced. Take some different classes from what you've normally taken. And if your school offers any life-skills classes (personal finance, home economics, interviewing, shop, car maintenance, first aid, etc.), take those!
Good luck!
Rebecca Tang
Banking
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Rebecca’s Answer
Thank you for your question. I am glad to know you would to perform well in your senior year of high school.
Below are my suggestions :
1. Think about the careers you have interest and identify the subject relevant to the careers.
2. Explore the entry criteria of relevant subjects in colleges
3. Work hard on your academic to meet the entry criteria
4. Do good time management on your assignment and revision
5. Explore any intern opportunities to work in the relevant industry
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
May Almighty God bless you!
Below are my suggestions :
1. Think about the careers you have interest and identify the subject relevant to the careers.
2. Explore the entry criteria of relevant subjects in colleges
3. Work hard on your academic to meet the entry criteria
4. Do good time management on your assignment and revision
5. Explore any intern opportunities to work in the relevant industry
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
May Almighty God bless you!
Sid Samanduyev
Software Engineer
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New York, New York
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Sid’s Answer
The requirements for a successful senior year can vary depending on your specific goals and plans after graduation.
Here are some general requirements that can help you though:
Try to maintain good grades and stay on top of your coursework
Seek out leadership opportunities in your school or community. This can include volunteering for community service projects. Leadership is very important in our days
Consider getting a part-time job or better internship related to your career goals
Engage in extracurricular activities that interest you, such as sports, arts, music, or debate. This can help you meet new people and standout from other resumes.
If you plan to attend college after graduation, make sure you stay on top of your college applications.
Standardized tests: If you need to take standardized tests such as the SAT or ACT, make sure you prepare and register for the tests
Always try to grow and maintain personal growth
Here are some general requirements that can help you though:
Try to maintain good grades and stay on top of your coursework
Seek out leadership opportunities in your school or community. This can include volunteering for community service projects. Leadership is very important in our days
Consider getting a part-time job or better internship related to your career goals
Engage in extracurricular activities that interest you, such as sports, arts, music, or debate. This can help you meet new people and standout from other resumes.
If you plan to attend college after graduation, make sure you stay on top of your college applications.
Standardized tests: If you need to take standardized tests such as the SAT or ACT, make sure you prepare and register for the tests
Always try to grow and maintain personal growth