U Seniors

  • Senior Links

    Class of 2025 Cap and Gown Information

    Class of 2025 Senior Pictures

    Class of 2025 Graduation Information

    Class of 2025 Important Dates

    College Application Process on the Common App

     

     

     

    12 Grade

    Throughout the year...

    • Be aware of graduation requirements. Make sure you have all your credits to graduate from SHS. If you are unsure of this, message your counselor on Teams to set up a meeting.
    • Stay on top of your post-secondary planning! Be aware of application requirements and due dates for college and trade school admissions. If you plan on joining the military, connect with a recruiter to make sure you qualify for military enlistment. 
    • Manage your time. Senior year is busy and time management skills will help ensure it is a successful year.
    • Be aware of your emotions and mental health, and seek help or support when you need it!
    • Visit your counselor! Message your counselor on Teams to set up an appointment.

     

    • Begin to apply to colleges and scholarships.
    • Attend the UCS Financial Aid Night.

     

    • January - Begin filling out your FAFSA (Financial Aid Application) for grants and loans.
    • Counselors will visit English 12 classes to provide a presentation on FAFSA. This is a good time to ask any questions you may have.
    • Seniors who failed a 1st semester class MUST meet with their counselor to register for Credit Recovery. 
    • Continue to apply for colleges and scholarships.

     

    • If you have not applied for Macomb Community College, attend the MCC Apply Day session in April.
    • Decide which college you will attend! Weigh the pros and cons carefully. This choice is unique to your personal and academic goals, as well as your family circumstances.
    • Attend the mandatory Senior meeting in April. Caps and gowns will be distributed at this meeting!
    • Continue applying for scholarships.
    • Take your AP exams (if applicable).
    • Turn in your enrollment deposit to your selected college before or by May 1st.
    • Pass all of your classes!
    • Make sure you have paid all fines and fees before the last day of school.
    • Attend graduation in June and celebrate all of your accomplishments!

     

    Recommended Standardized Tests for Seniors

    SAT or ACT

    • Colleges will take SAT or ACT scores. They do NOT require both and there is no preference for either.
    • You should have already taken the SAT during junior year. If you would like to re-test, you may register on your own at www.collegeboard.com
    • If you would like to take the ACT, register on your own at www.actstudent.org

     

    SAT II Subject Tests

    • NOT NEEDED by any college in Michigan
    • Only needed if you are applying to a HIGHLY SELECTIVE university (like Harvard).
    • Students must register for SAT II Subject tests on their own through CollegeBoard.
    • Colleges will specify if they require the SAT II Subject tests, so do your research!

     

    AP Tests

    • Students will register for the AP tests in Fall. Students are provided a code from their AP teacher to register for the exams through CollegeBoard. For more information about AP tests, visit the Advanced Placement page on the Counseling website.