Congratulations, seniors!
All of your hard work to this point has paid off, and you have been accepted to college! Some of you have known where you are going for a few months, some have found out recently, but you all have one thing in common: Senioritis.
Senioritis
/sēnyəˈrīdəs/
Noun
A condition that occurs once a student is accepted to college. Symptoms may include an inability to complete homework or lack of motivation to study for tests.
You’re almost to the finish line!
We get it, we’ve all been there. It’s nice to have the weight of college decisions taken off your shoulders. However, it is important to keep your grades up! Here’s why:
Your college has the right to rescind your acceptance if your grades drop significantly—it’s rare, but it does happen.
There’s no need to stress too much though; a small dip in one or two classes is not a red flag to colleges. As long as you maintain the same level of engagement and effort you were putting into your classes at the beginning of the year, you’ll be just fine!
Performing well on your AP or IB exams can help you earn college credits, which you can put toward your college’s graduation requirements.
If you’re hoping to get off the waitlist at one of your schools, it is essential to maintain high grades—and make sure you mention them when following up with the admissions office.
So when you feel the urge to just let that assignment or exam slide, remind yourself of all the hard work you put in to get to this point—and of how you’ll be able to fully relax in just a few short weeks!
A Few Things to Remember…
Now is also the time to catch up on all those things you meant to do previously but didn’t have the time for. No, I don’t mean the new season of your favorite TV show; I’m talking about thanking the people who wrote the letters of recommendation that helped get you into the college you’re so excited about. And especially thank your parents who helped you travel all over the place visiting colleges (among many other things) as this wouldn’t have been possible without their support.
This is also the time to try out new things—go audition for that play!—as you may find a new activity that you want to explore further in college. Read some books that aren’t assigned (keep an eye out for our summer reading list coming soon!).
Most importantly, have fun and relax—just not too much!