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Senior Year Career and College Planning Checklist

Class of 2026 Important dates

September

  • Review your course schedule–take the most challenging and appropriate classes for your abilities.
  • Stay involved in extracurricular activities—balance fun with academics.
  • Plan and register for any final ACT or SAT tests, if needed.
  • Finalize college list with names of schools and begin completing applications.
  • Still researching post high school options, use the following websites to help in your career and college search:
  • Attend presentations by college representatives with virtual visits.
  • Watch for virtual College Fairs and Events.
  • Letters of Recommendation.  If you are asking a staff member to complete this for you, you need to give them at least a 2-week’ notice.
  • Make a calendar and organize important activities and tasks for the semester and year.
  • Fill out the application for the Seattle Promise College Scholarship and Success Program Application.
  • Complete all current and unfinished High School and Beyond tasks through Naviance.
  • If you have proficiency in a language other than English sign up to take the STAMP test to earn between 1-4 credits. 

October

  • Sign up to take the ASVAB in November if this is your graduation pathway or back up.  Testing date TBD
  • Keep your grades up–use any resources available to help you get the most out of your classes.
  • Take the SAT
  • Start working on FAFSA, WASFA and CSS Profile, if planning to attend college after high school
  • Continue completing applications.
  • Make sure you have filled out the application for the Seattle Promise College Scholarship and Success Program Application.
  • Complete all current and unfinished High School and Beyond tasks through Naviance.
  • If you have proficiency in a language other than English sign up to take the STAMP test to earn between 1-4 credits. 

November

  • ASVAB testing for VO students.  Earning a 31+ will complete the graduation pathway.  Testing date TBD
  • Keep your grades up–use any resources available to help you get the most out of your classes.
  • Watch for AP Exam registration if interested. Must be registered and paid to take AP Exam(s) in May.
  • Continue completing applications.
  • Review your calendar and activities/tasks list and adjust as needed.
  • Make sure you have filled out the application for the Seattle Promise College Scholarship and Success Program Application.
  • Complete all current and unfinished High School and Beyond tasks through Naviance.
  • If you have proficiency in a language other than English sign up to take the STAMP test to earn between 1-4 credits. 

December

January

February

  • New semester—review what went well and what did not from 1st semester—adjust as needed.
  • Continue to research post high school options, use all resources to help move toward your goal.
  • Scholarship research and application completion continues
  • Complete Seattle Promise Application as a post high school college option. Deadline to apply is February 13, 2026.
  • Complete all current and unfinished High School and Beyond tasks through Naviance.
  • If you have proficiency in a language other than English sign up to take the STAMP test to earn between 1-4 credits.  Last change to take the STAMP test is March 7, 2026.

March

  • Scholarship research and application completion continues
  • Complete all current and unfinished High School and Beyond tasks through Naviance.
  • If you have proficiency in a language other than English sign up to take the STAMP test to earn between 1-4 credits. 

April

  • FAFSA/WASFA – by Thursday, April 30, 2026
  • Check grades and keep working hard.
  • Finalize college acceptance process.
  • Scholarship research and application completion continues
  • Complete all current and unfinished High School and Beyond tasks through Naviance.

May

  • Seattle Promise Readiness Academy – Sessions will run in May and June 2026.
  • Continue to research post high school options, use all resources to help move toward your goal.
  • Prepare to take your AP Exams (if applicable).
  • Scholarship research and application completion continues.
  • Start researching summer opportunities including internships, jobs, volunteer work, summer programs, etc.
  • Make an appointment with Counselor Carly for senior-check out only if you have completed all of your High School and Beyond Plan, have turned in your service learning, and are at a minimum, 80% complete through ALL classes. 
  • The final High School and Beyond task- Senior Exit Survey- should be available this month.
  • Complete all current and unfinished High School and Beyond tasks through Naviance.
  • If you did not complete the requirements for your graduation pathway, your last chance at completing it will be the District sponsored ASVAB testing that should take place this month.

June

  • Seattle Promise Readiness Academy – Sessions will run in May and June 2026.
  • Finish your classes and high school career on a positive note.
  • Make an appointment with Counselor Carly for senior-check out only if you have completed all of your High School and Beyond Plan, have turned in your service learning, and are at a minimum, 80% complete through ALL classes. 
  • Cascade Virtual Option Graduation date: TBD

(We cannot support requests to participate in the graduation ceremonies at other schools)

July-August

  • Seattle Promise Campus Connect (formerly Summer Bridge) – Sessions will run in August and Sept. 2026
  • Diplomas and transcripts will be available for pick up or mailing.