Seniors To Do List:
September:
*Final Year: Start off strong, attend school regularly and keep those grades up.
Absences need to be cleared, by a parent or guardian within 3 days of the absence. Call Attendance at 851-5656.
Review your transcript to ensure accuracy, and that you are meeting college, NCAA and Millennium Scholarship requirements (if applicable).
· Millennium Scholarship - English
· Millennium Scholarship – Spanish
· Go to https://nevadatreasurer.gov/ and click on Millennium Scholarship
· www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
Senior Interview: meet with your counselor for credit review check and to discuss post- high school plans.
Counselor will call you in, or stop by and set up a time to meet. This is an important meeting to ensure that you are on track to graduate.
Organize a calendar for college and scholarship applications. Very important to note deadlines.
· Consider applying for early consideration, check with your colleges.
· If recommendations are needed, give teachers a two week notice and a brief resume of your high school activities.
Register online for ACT, SAT I, And SAT II: Subject Tests.
· www.actstudent.org - ACT
· www.collegeboard.com - SAT
Continue college search if needed.
· Ask your counselor for help.
· Utilize resources in the Career Center.
· www.collegeboard.com has a useful college search.
Decide where and when to apply to college, technical or trade school.
Talk to parents, teachers, and counselor. Check websites and/or call school admissions offices.
The military is also an option for job training.
Talk to our recruiters when they are on campus. Check with the Career Center for their schedule.
Begin the admissions process. Work on college, technical or trade school applications. Outline essay, if required.
Keep counselor posted, ask for help as needed. Get help with essays from your English teacher, the Career Center and at www.smarthinking.com.
Ask teachers and counselor to write recommendations for you if needed.
If recommendations are needed, give teachers a two week notice and a brief resume of your high school activities.
Continue to use the school’s Career Center to explore career, college & scholarship opportunities.
· Career/Scholarship info. – 321-3923
· Attend/Participate in DRHS Career Fair & WCSD College Fair – dates TBA
· NCIS (Nevada Career Information System). www.nvcis.intocareers.org
· Username = Damonte; password = Nevada
· Check out www.gotocollegenevada.org
Continue to be involved with school and community service activities.
Contact colleges to arrange campus visits if you have not already done so.
· Some colleges offer campus visit dates especially for seniors. UNR calls theirs “Nevada Bound.”
· Contact the admissions office or check the web page to sign up.
· Schedule time with financial aid office as well.
October:
Continue college application process. Begin searching for scholarships.
· Check out the scholarship binder in the Career Center.
· Go to www.fastweb.com for a free scholarship search
Contact the financial aid office at the schools you are considering. Prepare to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Student Aid).
· www.fafsa.gov
· Print out the FAFSA worksheet/apply for a pin number and be ready to submit the application after October 1st.
Make sure you are on the senior email list to receive important senior information.
Sign up in the Career Center to be included on this list, if you didn’t get on it when you were checking out your textbooks.
If planning to attend an out of state college, find out about the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program.
The WUE is a program that helps waive out-of-state tuition. Check with the school’s admissions office to find out if they participate in this program.
November:
Last chance to register for ACT/SAT I to be considered for most scholarships and Nevada Scholars Award.
· www.actstudent.org - ACT
· www.collegeboard.com - SAT
Submit college applications for early consideration.
If not considering college, begin looking at other training options. Learn about apprenticeship programs and trade schools. Find out about when to apply.
Our Career Center is a great resource for many options besides college.
Begin working on the DRHS Scholarship Application.
This application will be due in January (TBA) and can be found in the Career Center on the desktop of all the computers. It can also be found on the DRHS website (under Career Center) and is also emailed to seniors.
December:
Don't forget to prepare to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Student Aid).
· www.fafsa.gov
· Print out the FAFSA worksheet/apply for a pin number and be ready to submit the application after October 1st and no later than June 30th.
January:
Turn in the DRHS Scholarship Application on time! Continue to apply for scholarships.
· DRHS scholarship deadline TBA
· Check the scholarship binder in the Career Center and watch your email from DRHS.
Big deadline coming up! Feb. 1st is the priority / scholarship deadline for UNR & UNLV and many other colleges and universities.
Double check deadlines. Submit applications by Feb. 1st in order to be considered for scholarships at many colleges and universities.
February:
Request your seven semester transcript be sent to the college(s) where you have applied.
Let your colleges know of any new honors or accomplishments that were not in your original application.
This is not mandatory, but a good idea for competitive colleges. Consider applying to your college’s Honors Program… ask your counselor for more information.
March:
Be sure you have received a FAFSA acknowledgment — Student Aid Report (SAR).
If not, call 1-800-4FEDAID to inquire. This will arrive via email or postal mail, depending upon which you selected.
April:
Award offers (scholarships and financial aid) arrive!
Make your decision about which school you will attend. Be considerate and notify the colleges you have chosen not to attend.
Notify the Career Center about scholarships you have received & what school you will attend.
You will be invited to Scholarship Night… plus we want to put you on the “Where are our seniors going…” display case!
Decide on housing.
If you plan to live in a dorm, contact the housing office at your school. You will get to choose your dorm and a meal plan.
May:
Take AP exams.
Check the class syllabus.
Attend Awards Night and/or Scholarship Night.
Be sure to attend either of these events if invited, these are to honor all of your hard work.
Schedule a time for college advisement if required.
Many colleges require you meet with an advisor prior to registering for classes. Contact your admission office.
Register for college classes.
Your school will send you a date and time that you can register.
Find out when payments for tuition and housing are due.
Work with your parents to establish a budget for books, supplies and living expenses for college.
June:
Request your final high school transcript
Graduate! Congratulations and Best of Luck!
Relax, and be sure to write thank you notes to your parents, teachers, scholarship donors, teachers, and others who have helped you with college and scholarship applications.
*Final Year: Start off strong, attend school regularly and keep those grades up.
Absences need to be cleared, by a parent or guardian within 3 days of the absence. Call Attendance at 851-5656.
Review your transcript to ensure accuracy, and that you are meeting college, NCAA and Millennium Scholarship requirements (if applicable).
· Millennium Scholarship - English
· Millennium Scholarship – Spanish
· Go to https://nevadatreasurer.gov/ and click on Millennium Scholarship
· www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
Senior Interview: meet with your counselor for credit review check and to discuss post- high school plans.
Counselor will call you in, or stop by and set up a time to meet. This is an important meeting to ensure that you are on track to graduate.
Organize a calendar for college and scholarship applications. Very important to note deadlines.
· Consider applying for early consideration, check with your colleges.
· If recommendations are needed, give teachers a two week notice and a brief resume of your high school activities.
Register online for ACT, SAT I, And SAT II: Subject Tests.
· www.actstudent.org - ACT
· www.collegeboard.com - SAT
Continue college search if needed.
· Ask your counselor for help.
· Utilize resources in the Career Center.
· www.collegeboard.com has a useful college search.
Decide where and when to apply to college, technical or trade school.
Talk to parents, teachers, and counselor. Check websites and/or call school admissions offices.
The military is also an option for job training.
Talk to our recruiters when they are on campus. Check with the Career Center for their schedule.
Begin the admissions process. Work on college, technical or trade school applications. Outline essay, if required.
Keep counselor posted, ask for help as needed. Get help with essays from your English teacher, the Career Center and at www.smarthinking.com.
Ask teachers and counselor to write recommendations for you if needed.
If recommendations are needed, give teachers a two week notice and a brief resume of your high school activities.
Continue to use the school’s Career Center to explore career, college & scholarship opportunities.
· Career/Scholarship info. – 321-3923
· Attend/Participate in DRHS Career Fair & WCSD College Fair – dates TBA
· NCIS (Nevada Career Information System). www.nvcis.intocareers.org
· Username = Damonte; password = Nevada
· Check out www.gotocollegenevada.org
Continue to be involved with school and community service activities.
- Student clubs & activities – 851-5656 ext.30003
- http://www.drhsmustangs.com
- Athletics – 851-5656 ext. 30006
- Parent Booster Club – [email protected]
Contact colleges to arrange campus visits if you have not already done so.
· Some colleges offer campus visit dates especially for seniors. UNR calls theirs “Nevada Bound.”
· Contact the admissions office or check the web page to sign up.
· Schedule time with financial aid office as well.
October:
Continue college application process. Begin searching for scholarships.
· Check out the scholarship binder in the Career Center.
· Go to www.fastweb.com for a free scholarship search
Contact the financial aid office at the schools you are considering. Prepare to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Student Aid).
· www.fafsa.gov
· Print out the FAFSA worksheet/apply for a pin number and be ready to submit the application after October 1st.
Make sure you are on the senior email list to receive important senior information.
Sign up in the Career Center to be included on this list, if you didn’t get on it when you were checking out your textbooks.
If planning to attend an out of state college, find out about the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program.
The WUE is a program that helps waive out-of-state tuition. Check with the school’s admissions office to find out if they participate in this program.
November:
Last chance to register for ACT/SAT I to be considered for most scholarships and Nevada Scholars Award.
· www.actstudent.org - ACT
· www.collegeboard.com - SAT
Submit college applications for early consideration.
If not considering college, begin looking at other training options. Learn about apprenticeship programs and trade schools. Find out about when to apply.
Our Career Center is a great resource for many options besides college.
Begin working on the DRHS Scholarship Application.
This application will be due in January (TBA) and can be found in the Career Center on the desktop of all the computers. It can also be found on the DRHS website (under Career Center) and is also emailed to seniors.
December:
Don't forget to prepare to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Student Aid).
· www.fafsa.gov
· Print out the FAFSA worksheet/apply for a pin number and be ready to submit the application after October 1st and no later than June 30th.
January:
Turn in the DRHS Scholarship Application on time! Continue to apply for scholarships.
· DRHS scholarship deadline TBA
· Check the scholarship binder in the Career Center and watch your email from DRHS.
Big deadline coming up! Feb. 1st is the priority / scholarship deadline for UNR & UNLV and many other colleges and universities.
Double check deadlines. Submit applications by Feb. 1st in order to be considered for scholarships at many colleges and universities.
February:
Request your seven semester transcript be sent to the college(s) where you have applied.
Let your colleges know of any new honors or accomplishments that were not in your original application.
This is not mandatory, but a good idea for competitive colleges. Consider applying to your college’s Honors Program… ask your counselor for more information.
March:
Be sure you have received a FAFSA acknowledgment — Student Aid Report (SAR).
If not, call 1-800-4FEDAID to inquire. This will arrive via email or postal mail, depending upon which you selected.
April:
Award offers (scholarships and financial aid) arrive!
Make your decision about which school you will attend. Be considerate and notify the colleges you have chosen not to attend.
Notify the Career Center about scholarships you have received & what school you will attend.
You will be invited to Scholarship Night… plus we want to put you on the “Where are our seniors going…” display case!
Decide on housing.
If you plan to live in a dorm, contact the housing office at your school. You will get to choose your dorm and a meal plan.
May:
Take AP exams.
Check the class syllabus.
Attend Awards Night and/or Scholarship Night.
Be sure to attend either of these events if invited, these are to honor all of your hard work.
Schedule a time for college advisement if required.
Many colleges require you meet with an advisor prior to registering for classes. Contact your admission office.
Register for college classes.
Your school will send you a date and time that you can register.
Find out when payments for tuition and housing are due.
Work with your parents to establish a budget for books, supplies and living expenses for college.
June:
Request your final high school transcript
Graduate! Congratulations and Best of Luck!
Relax, and be sure to write thank you notes to your parents, teachers, scholarship donors, teachers, and others who have helped you with college and scholarship applications.