Senior Year Timeline

First Semester - Senior Year

Senior Advisory & College Presentation for Parents of Seniors
Students should attend Senior Advisory to learn important details about the college application process. The recorded presentation for Parent/Guardian(s) will address the same topics. Then families will attend the live, virtual Q & A session for more information about the college search and application process.

SchooLinks
If you are not registered in SchooLinks or have misplaced your login information, stop in to the Student Services Office for assistance or email Caroline Hille at chille@barrington220.org.

Senior Assessment Appointments
Attend an appointment with your counselor to review your academic record, graduation credits and post high school plans.

College Representative Visits
Attend small group meetings with college reps who visit the College & Career Center Conference Room during the fall. This is an excellent way to demonstrate interest in a school. To view a list of college rep visits, please click here.

Begin/Continue the College Application Process
Seniors should continue or begin applying to colleges. Check your specific schools’ admissions website for application dates and deadlines.

Teacher/Counselor Recommendations
Request recommendations as soon as you know that you need them (this information will be shared on each college’s admission website). Speak with your recommender to see what information they need from you. Some teachers/counselors use their own forms and some will ask you to complete the BHS Teacher Recommendation Questionnaire. It is also important to share the application deadlines with your recommender(s). In consideration of teachers and counselors, please be sure a recommendation is required before requesting one.

Application and Transcript Deadlines
Students should pay careful attention to deadlines; they are absolute! Many ‘Priority’, ‘Early Decision’ and ‘Early Action” deadlines fall in November and some even in Mid-October.  Complete and submit these applications in September-Early October. In addition, applying early to schools with ‘Rolling’ admissions can be a benefit in terms of choice in majors, housing options and consideration for financial aid and scholarships.

Financial Aid/FAFSA Application
Attend the live virtual BHS “Paying for a College Education” program (September). FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is available October of your senior year.

Scholarships
Research school specific scholarships on each college’s admissions/financial aid website in addition to local/national scholarships. 

AP Exams Registration
Instructions for AP exam registration will be sent to students enrolled in AP courses. AP exams are given in May. We encourage students to check with the colleges or universities they are considering attending for their specific AP credit policies. Some schools may have their own placement exams or use ACT/SAT scores to aid in college course placement.

7th Semester Grades / Mid-Year Report Requests
Some schools require a mid-year or 7th semester transcript before making admissions decisions. For colleges on the Common Application, you can request your mid-year transcript using the Common App Mid-Year Transcript Request Form. All other application types should be requested through Parchment.

Please note: The Student Services Office is closed during the BHS winter break. Transcripts are not processed during this time. Plan ahead if you have January deadlines.