Senior College Information
August-November - Applications:
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August, September, and October are the months to complete and submit applications to schools
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Deadlines begin in mid-October
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Please use the Senior College Guide to help you with this process
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Our website is a great resource with many tools
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You will request transcripts via SCOIR (more details on the Senior College Guide or the website)
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Want to send an ACT score? You must do so from your ACT account; Nerinx does not send test scores
Essay Writing Help: If you need help with your college essay or resume, sign up for an appointment with Mrs. Staed, our new writing coach. All essay help will go through Mrs. Staed. Sign up HERE!
Application Workshops: We encourage ALL students to attend an application workshop especially if you were not able to attend Jumpstart. This is the best way to touch base with Mrs. Sumpter or Mrs. Coffey and get your questions answered. Sign up HERE
Individual Meetings: If you would like to discuss personal information (ACT Scores, etc), sign up for an individual appointment with your counselor:
College Rep Visits:
- We will continue to utilize a Mini College Fair set-up
- Up to 12 colleges can visit at a time in the Library during Activity period
- Log into SCOIR for dates, a list of schools coming and to register
- This is an excellent opportunity to ask questions or touch base with the rep
- Click here for a list of questions to ask a rep
College Fairs:College Fairs are a great way to begin to learn about schools and what they have to offer. Representatives from colleges stand at a table ready and willing to provide information about their school and answer any questions. Students can walk from table to table to meet with the reps.
CLICK HERE FOR UPCOMING FAIR INFO!
FAFSA INFO
Please look for emails from the college about the financial aid process and any updated decision deadlines or reach out to the Financial Aid office with questions or concerns. Know that colleges are working hard to get letters out as soon as possible. More information about the delay and to stay informed is available here.
Once you begin to receive Award Letters, use this link to better understand and compare your offers: Comparing Financial Aid Offers.
END OF SENIOR YEAR INFO:
- Check your college portal accounts regularly: This is where colleges post important updates about next steps, financial aid, required forms, and deadlines. Missing a message can mean missing a task.
- Stay on top of enrollment steps: Once you’ve committed, be sure you are completing required items such as registration, orientation sign-ups, housing forms, and deposits by each school’s deadlines.
- Complete the Nerinx Hall Senior Checklist over the next few weeks.
- Mark your calendar for Donuts & Decision: April 29 - Activity Period - Celebrate with donuts! Wear your college t-shirt!
- College Gear Reminder: Seniors may wear college t-shirts or sweatshirts with their uniform skirt after Spring Break.