Being a senior in high school is a busy, exciting time. It is the final year of school for these students and the last phase of being dependent on their parents and living at home. Many things are necessary to do during this final year to prepare for life after graduation whether it is going to college, preparing for the working world, or doing a gap year experience. It is time for them to get organized for all of these things as well as the other senior year things like making an appointment for a photographer to take your senior pictures.
If you plan on attending a college or university, there are some things you should plan to do during your last year of high school if not sooner. To best way to get a good feel of a school is going to visit it in person. Seeing a place online or through brochures is completely different than going and seeing the campus and the students in person. This will allow you to really know if you could see yourself there as a student. Also, meeting with the admissions office of the school is helpful to understand all of the requirements to not only getting into the school but other important information like scholarships and financial aid. If you are unsure where to look, meet with your high school guidance counselor to get their feedback on what they may think would be a good fit for you.
If you are do not think going to college is the right path for you, then it is important to look into other options for this while you are in high school. Many high schools offer an alternative vocational type of program that you may be able to do during your last two years of high school that will not only give you your high school diploma but will also give you job and career training in a field you may be interested in working. For example, if you love cooking, you can be trained to be a pastry chef or if you love doing hair, you can train in cosmetology. This will make your step to finding a rewarding career that much closer once you graduate.
If you are uncertain what you want to do after graduation, you can do what is known as a gap year experience. Some students may think they are not quite ready to go off to college yet and this is a great alternative to gain some wonderful life experiences and to help them mature. Gap year experiences can be anything from traveling and living in another country, doing community service for an organization or doing a post graduate school year to improve your grades or your athletics.
If you start your planning in your junior or senior year, you will be better prepared for your life and the choices following high school. With some assistance from your parents, teachers and guidance counselors hopefully you can find the best option for you.
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