Fall
- Check your graduation requirements on Skyward.
- Check your school email and teams daily for important information and events.
- If you are interested in military, contact recruiter for specific branch. Explore and visit military.com for more information.
- The ASVAB will be offered on our campus in the fall, a sign-up form will be posted on teams and sent to student email once the date is determined.
- If you took the school day SAT last year and were on free/reduced lunch, your 2 free SAT waivers are already loaded on your college board account to retake the SAT. Email your assigned school counselor if you are new and/or do not have a fee waiver in your account. You must be qualified for free/reduced lunch to receive a waiver.
- Attend the St. Lucie County College Fair in the fall. Over 50 colleges will be in attendance answer questions about admissions, financial aid, and scholarships.
- Complete the FAFSA in October. (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
- Research application deadlines and plan to finish the application process early just in case there is an issue. Check university admissions website for their specific information and assistance. Most priority college application deadlines including financial aid priority is November 1st.
- All high school students should apply as “First Time in College Applicants” even if you are in dual enrollment.
- Update your resume using the Xello Resume Builder tool.
- Complete the following Xello lessons:
- Job Interviewing
- Career Path Options
- Career Backup Plans
- Defining Sucess
- Complete the community service/work hours form to Ms. Cetin in room 332. This is not a graduation requirement but required for Bright Futures. Check the Bright Futures requirements to see if you qualify.
- Complete your college application and continue to apply to scholarships.
- Report your college acceptances and scholarship winnings to Ms. Scherden in 941B.
- Most of the Florida Universities do not need a letter of recommendation. If you do need a letter from the school counselor, please email your assigned school counselor a copy of your Xello Resume or Student Brag Sheet for a School Counselor Recommendation at least 2 weeks in prior to the due date.
- Register for the SAT and ACT if needed for college admissions, scholarships, or high school graduation concordant scores.
Middle of Fall to Winter Break
- Check graduation requirements via Skyward and GPA.
- Make sure to check college application status and beat deadlines.
- Apply for State for Florida Financial Aid 10/1. One application for Bright Futures and other State of Florida Scholarships.
- Continue to check school email. The St. Lucie Education Foundation Scholarships are usually released in January/February and due by mid-March.
- Finish your senior year strong, admissions can be rescinded.
Spring
- Continue to apply for scholarships.
- Check Bright Futures requirements, if you meet the GPA and classes requirement but not the test score requirements, sign up for the next SAT/ACT.
- Students entering the military need to finalize plans and sign papers with the military recruiter.
- Students attending college need to select the post-secondary institution they will be attending and request final transcript via TBA. You need to follow up by contacting their office of admissions, financial aid, etc. Make sure to meet their deadlines.
