G, H, j & L dr. Hairapetian I, k & s mrs. Bomar c-f, T, U, V & Z

Parent Action Plan: Grade 12
Summer
● Visit campuses of colleges your child is interested in.
● Ask how you can help your senior finalize a college list.
● Find out a college’s actual cost.
● Encourage your child to get started on applications.
He or she can get the easy stuff out of the way now by
filling in as much required information on college
applications as possible.
● Help your child decide about applying early. Due Nov.
Fall
● Encourage your child to meet with the school counselor.
● Create a calendar with your child. This should include
application deadlines and other important dates.
● Help your child prepare for college admission tests. Dec.
● Offer to look over your senior’s college applications.
But remember that this is your child’s work so remain in
the role of advisor and proofreader and respect his or
her voice.
● Help your child find and apply for scholarships.
● Encourage your child to consider college interviews.
Winter
● Work together to apply for financial aid. Have your child
contact the financial aid offices at the colleges he or she is
interested in to find out what forms students must submit
to apply for aid. Funds are limited, so apply early.
● Fill out the FAFSA to apply for aid.
● Learn about college loan options together, last resort.
● Encourage your senior to consider taking SAT Subject Tests.
In general, it’s best to take a Subject Test right after taking
the relevant course.
● Encourage your child to take AP Exams, as appropriate
Spring
● Help your child process college responses.
● Review financial aid offers together.
● Help your child complete the paperwork to accept a
college’s offer of admittance.
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/get-started/for-parents/
parent-action-plan-12th-grade
CAREER
● Senior Presentations
● Individual Senior Meetings
● 2 Informational Presentations 9th-11th grade
● Planning Your Future Presentation (night event)
● Host College/Trade School Rep Visits
● Registration Presentations
● Registration Meetings with each student
● Provide Career/Interest Survey Websites
● Letter of Rec/Personal Statement/Resume Workshop