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Class of 2025 Senior Newsletter

Class of 2025Senior Newsletter
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Welcome to Senior Year!

The fall can be a very busy time for Seniors - School Counselors have spent time working individually with all seniors and getting them started with planning for "what's next" for each of them. In this section you will find some great resources to support your student with the college application process. These materials can also be found in their Class of 2025 Schoology Page - Counseling Folder - Post High School Planning.


Seniors met with their counselor for 1:1 meetings through the month of October. We reviewed status toward graduation and their plans for after high school. Students and parents should have received a copy of the Senior Checklist reviewed home. School Counselors will continue to answer questions and support the students to make sure they are meeting any upcoming application deadlines.


Regular Decision deadlines are approaching! Be sure to monitor each individual school deadline and ensure your Transcript Request Forms are turned in 12 school days prior to allow time to process lettesr and transcripts.

College Application Process College Application Process

Students applying to college should be working through the checklist below:


  • Complete College Research and Visits
  • Meet with School Counselor for Indivdual Planning Meeting
    • Calendar invites have been sent via Outlook
  • Review Information and Resources in the Class of 2025 Schoology Folder
  • Complete College Testing (SAT/ACT)
  • Update Resume in Naviance
  • Request Letters of Recommendation through Naviance
  • Complete Senior Fall Survey (click QR code/link below)
  • Create College Application Accounts
    • Common App most commonly used - link below
  • Match Common App and Naviance Account
  • Submit Applications by (or before) the Dealine!
    • Be mindful of individual school deadlines!
  • Submit Transcript Request Forms
    • One form required for EACH individual school
  • Apply for Financial Aid
  • Stay in Contact with Schools You Applied To


Please make sure to stay in contact with your students School Counselor with any questions as we work through this process!

Attention Senior Parents - Time to Brag!!

Now is the time to "BRAG" about your student! Please use this link to complete our Parent Brag Sheet - this helps counselors with letters of recommendation as well as provides information that could pertain to scholarship opportunities!

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College Application Night

Parents of seniors (and students) were invited to attend our College Application Night during the first hour of Open House on September 26th. Below is the link to the recording of School Counselors presenting information on the college application process and answer any questions families have!
College Application Night 9-26-24

College Application Night 9-26-24

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Early Decision vs. Early Action or Regular Deadline: What should I pick?

Each college/university has invidiual admission deadlines. Here is some information to choose which deadline makes the most sense for you!


Early Decision: This is an earlier admission deadline and is a BINDING CONTRACT. Students applying to a school as an Early Decision student are committing to attend this school if accepted. Once accepted, student will need to withdraw all other college applications. Student can only apply to one school Early Decision.

Early Action: This is an earlier admission deadline which allows students to have the process completed and decision sent to them earlier. This is not binding and students can apply to as many colleges as they want with an Early Action status.

Regular Decision: This is the traditional deadline a school will offer.

Rolling Admission/Deadline: This admission deadline does not have a set date, applicaitons are accepted and reviewed as they come in on a rolling basis. We strongly encourage students to complete their applications in the fall, even if the school they are applying to has a rolling deadline.

Resources for the Application Process Resources for the Application Process

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Apply to college with Common App | Your future starts here

Apply to college with Common App | Your future starts here

Common App is a nonprofit organization of 1000+ colleges and universities that simplifies, informs, and supports your college application journey.

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Transcript Request Form 2024.pdf
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Matching Common App and Naviance.pdf
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Naviance College Searce Guide.pdf
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Naviance Career Exploration Guide.pdf
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Requesting Teacher Recommendation in Naviance.pdf
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Requesting Outside Recommendation Letter for Common App.pdf
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Applying to MCC Guide.pdf
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Naviance Resume Guide.pdf
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Senior Meeting Checklist - College.pdf
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Senior Meeting Checklist - EmploymentMilitary.pdf
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SAT's & ACT's SAT's & ACT's

Attention Seniors! Below are the fall SAT and ACT test dates. Please keep in mind your college application deadlines when registering for your exams. Click the test date photo to register!

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ACT Test Dates ACT Test Dates

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Post High School Planning Workshop Post High School Planning Workshop

Join us on November 13th from 5:30-8:30pm for our annual Post High School Planning Workshop! This event is open to all of our students and families grades 9-12. There will be multiple sessions to choose from and there's something for everybody! We encourage you to attend each year to explore pathways and get information on the planning process. More information to come!!

Financial Aid/Scholarship Resources Financial Aid/Scholarship Resources

Financial Aid Night

Financial Aid Night was during our Post High School Planning Workshop on November 13th! A college Financial Aid Representative joined us to provide valuable information to families - click the video link below to view the recording!

FAFSA IS LIVE AND OPEN TO COMPLETE! FAFSA IS LIVE AND OPEN TO COMPLETE!

Post High School Planning Financial Aid

Post High School Planning Financial Aid

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FAFSA & FSA ID:

The link below will take you to the Federal Student Aid website. This website is used to complete the FAFSA as well as create an FSA ID which both student and parent need to electronically sign the FAFSA before submitting. The FAFSA is scheduled to be open in December for the 2024-2025 school year.

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CSS Profile


Some collleges/universities require the CSS profile to be completed in addition to the FAFSA. This form is available now through the following link. Please check the individual college requirements to determine if this is something your student needs to complete.

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CSS Profile

The CSS Profile is an online application used by colleges and scholarship programs to award non-federal institutional aid.

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Scholarships

Use this link to access a list of currently available scholarships!

SCHOLARSHIP EXCEL.xlsx

Rochester Area Scholarships and Award Resources - Rochester Area Community Foundation

Rochester Area Scholarships and Award Resources - Rochester Area Community Foundation

Learn how to apply for a scholarship through the Rochester Area Community Foundation. Information on claiming and renewing scholarships is also available.

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Find Scholarships for College for FREE | Fastweb

Find Scholarships for College for FREE | Fastweb

Fastweb offers students an easy and secure way to find and apply for scholarships. Quickly browse thousands of scholarships by a variety of themes, college major, trade school program, or interest, unique situations and more.

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Counseling Center Phone Number (585)336-2921 Counseling Center Phone Number (585)336-2921

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