Seniors Checklist 2025-2026

Welcome to Your Senior Checklist

Your final year is a thrilling milestone—the moment when dreams begin to take shape and the future starts to unfold. That’s where our Senior Checklist comes in. Think of it as a compass for your journey—whether you’re aiming for college, technical training, a new job, or something entirely unique.

August
  • Check transcript/graduation requirements
  • Retake SAT (ask Future Center or Counselor for Fee Waiver)
  • Complete or start your College Essay/Personal Statement
  • Research Scholarship deadlines (see FC/Counselor for websites)
  • Explore your graduation plan
  • YESS Intake Survey “Getting to Know You”
  • Meet with YESS Post-Secondary Navigator
September
  • Start College applications
  • Start applying to Scholarships
  • Apply for COF (College Opportunity Fund)
  • Attend College Fairs (check with Future Center/Counselors for dates)
  • Register for SAT retake if needed
  • Meet with YESS Post-Secondary Navigator

College Fairs: https://www.nacacattend.org/25Denver

  • University of Colorado at Boulder 10/25
  • Colorado Council Day/Night College Fair @ North High 9am gym
  • Colorado Council Day/Night College Fair @ Kennedy High 9am

https://www.strivescan.com/greaterdenver/

  • South High 5:30pm (out of state colleges)
October
  • Explore Trade Schools
  • Continue College Applications
  • Continue Scholarship Applications
  • Request Letters of Recommendation (2 to 3)
  • Create FSA ID/CASFA ID studentaid.gov: https://studentaid.gov/
  • Meet with YESS Post-Secondary Navigator 
November
  • Complete college/university applications
  • Continue Scholarship applications
  • Follow up with Letters of Recommendation
  • Meet with YESS Post-Secondary Navigator 
  • Begin the YESS Institute Scholarship Application
December
  • FAFSA application opens December 1st
  • Continue with scholarship applications
  • Check college acceptance status
  • Apply for Institutional Scholarships if you have been accepted
  • Meet with counselor for grad requirements
  • Ensure transcripts have been sent to all colleges
  • Meet with YESS Post-Secondary Navigator 
January
  • Continue with FAFSA application/follow up
  • Researching and applying for scholarships
  • Review any college applications for follow up
  • Meet with YESS Post-Secondary Navigator
  • Apply to trade schools
February
  • Follow up with FAFSA and college applications
  • Continue with scholarship applications
  • Create resume
  • Finish the YESS Institute Scholarship Application (deadline TBD) 
  • Meet with YESS Post-Secondary Navigator 
March
  • Meet with YESS Navigator to understand financial aid award letters
  • Finish resume
  • Continue finalizing college/future grad plans
  • Meet with YESS Post-Secondary Navigator
April-May
  • Deposits for College 
  • Finalize scholarship applications
  • Finalize graduation plan
  • Signing Day
  • Exit survey for YESS and DPS
  • Meet with YESS Post-Secondary Navigator

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