“What are you plans after high school?” Do you know what you want to do with your life yet?” How many people got asked this countless times over the holiday break? For many seniors, this question can be exciting as they share the next step in their journey, but for others it can be frustrating, terrifying, and dreadful. What if you don’t know right now what your life will look like once you cross the stage and receive your diploma? Find reassurance that it is okay right now.
Many seniors planning on going to a four year college have their applications turned in and are waiting to hear back or in the middle of tough decisions. Follow your heart, seniors.
The college application process is over for most and everyone is focused on scholarships. The local scholarships are due at the end of January and financial aid has just become available for many colleges. If you have any questions about scholarships, be sure to stop in the guidance office.
Even if you haven’t decided exactly where you want to go next year (and remember, it is totally fine!), it is important to remember housing contracts. Many universities have these available, and students can be reimbursed if they change their mind. The earlier you do it the most likely you will get your preferences and can room with someone of your choice.
Most importantly, find reassurance that you are not alone in the senior journey. Two seniors shared with The Voice where they are at. Ashley Budden (‘15) has applied to five colleges. She knows she is accepted to three of them, and is waiting to hear back from the last two to make her decision. She admits the college choice is stressful, as many others are saying.
Makayla Wodarz (‘15), on the other hand, decided in the middle of December that she will be attending Winona State University next year. Wodarz says she is “very excited” to attend school there. She already has her housing done and knows the campus will be a great fit for her. While both of these girls are at different points in their journey, they both are doing great and have amazing futures ahead of them.
With the last finals seniors will take as high school students approaching, one thing remains: the last semester at PHS for the class of 2015. Make every moment count to learn from some of the best teachers, make memories, and enjoy being with the people you’ve spent the last twelve years with. The next chapter of your story hasn’t started yet, so finish this one strong.
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