Senior Checklist = Focus 15
College Focus 15 = 15 College Goals to Complete During Senior Year
1.Attend 1:1 Fall Meeting with School Counselor and College and Career Coordinator
2.Complete Safety Match Reach College List
3.Write Personal Statement/College Essay
4.Apply to 6 colleges (2 a month) – in the Fall – must include 2 safety and 2 smart
5.Attend Monthly College Workshops
6.Take College Entrance Exam – SAT
7.FAFSA + Financial Aid Completion
8.Complete and turn in Brag Sheet to Request Letters of Recommendation from School Counselor and Teachers
9. Attend 1:1 Spring Meeting with College and Career Coordinator
10. Apply to DCTAG and 2 additional scholarships
11. Turn in 2 SMART college Acceptances
12. Turn in All College Acceptances and Financial Aid Award Letters
13. Pay College enrollment fee
14. Sign up for an Alumni Coach
15. Complete the Senior Exit Survey
Career Focus 15 = 15 Career Goals to Complete During Senior Year
1.Attend 1:1 Fall Meeting with School Counselor and College and Career Coordinator
2.Complete High Wage Careers Exploration List
3.Resume Completion
4.Apply to 6 career/job/internship/postsecondary opportunities throughout the school year
5.Attend monthly Career Workshops
6.Professional Communication workshop and Worksheet
7.Professional Dress Workshop and Worksheet
8.Complete an Interview Skills Workshop and Worksheet
Mock Interview
10. Take Career Entrance Exam (SAT, CASAS, ASVAB, etc.)
11. Attend 1:1 Spring Meeting with College and Career Coordinator
12. Submit Proof of Job applications
13. Turn in all Job/Career Offers/Acceptances
14. Sign up for an Alumni Support Program – Embark DC
15. Complete the Senior Exit Survey