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Senior Year Career and College Planning Checklist

Class of 2027 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 or at your attendance area high school.
  • Attend 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 SchooLinks
  • If you have proficiency in a language other than English sign up to take the STAMP test to earn between 1-4 credits. 

October

  • October 12, 2026: Seattle Promise application opens.
  • 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 SchooLinks
  • 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 SchooLinks
  • 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. February 12, 2027: Seattle Promise and Seattle Colleges Admissions Application due (apply to North, Central, or South Seattle College).
  • Complete all current and unfinished High School and Beyond tasks through SchooLinks
  • If you have proficiency in a language other than English sign up to take the STAMP test to earn between 1-4 credits.  

March

  • Scholarship research and application completion continues
  • Complete all current and unfinished High School and Beyond tasks through SchooLinks
  • 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 SchooLinks

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 SchooLinks
  • 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 2027.
  • 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 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

  • July 30, 2027: Financial aid documents due for Seattle Promise
  • Seattle Promise August–September 2027: Campus Connect orientation sessions (mandatory).
  • Diplomas and transcripts will be available for pick up or mailing.