{"id":4021,"date":"2015-07-28T09:00:40","date_gmt":"2015-07-28T16:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/sat\/?p=3914"},"modified":"2018-06-26T06:58:16","modified_gmt":"2018-06-26T13:58:16","slug":"to-do-list-for-soon-to-be-seniors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/hs\/gen\/to-do-list-for-soon-to-be-seniors\/","title":{"rendered":"To Do List for Soon-to-be-Seniors"},"content":{"rendered":"

I hate to be \u201cthat person,\u201d but for the betterment of your senior year, I will suffer the reputation. I\u2019m not about to tell you that summer shouldn\u2019t be fun, relaxing, indulgent: because it should be. What it should also<\/em> be, however, is the perfect opportunity to prepare yourself for the oncoming chaos. School seems so far away, but once that first day comes along, you\u2019re going to have to hit the ground running. Here are five things that you could be weaving into your schedule to help alleviate the stresses of that first semester back.<\/p>\n

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1. Start Thinking of Essays<\/h2>\n

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This doesn\u2019t have to be as instantly terrifying as it seems. One of the best pieces of advice that I\u2019ve ever heard regarding college essays is to carry around a pen and paper with you and simply jot down anything that happens to come to you, whether it\u2019s a single sentence, a lead-in, a general topic, point you want to get across, etc. You don\u2019t necessarily need to have access to specific essay prompts yet. Think about important, interesting moments in your life that speak to some part of your character. Think about the kinds of personal statements that you want your reader to takeaway from your words. Most importantly: don\u2019t dismiss any idea. What may seem stupid or silly to you now could be the first inkling of something brilliant in a few weeks time. Plus, the more material you have to work with, the better.<\/p>\n

Get more information on the UC application essay prompts here<\/a>. Also learn more about the Common Application Essay and some tips for writing them<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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2. Figure Out Necessary Testing<\/h2>\n

If you aren\u2019t satisfied with your SAT or ACT score, you still have time to try again. (If you haven\u2019t taken the SAT or ACT yet: you need to get on that.) As a senior, you should be able to take the SAT in October, November, or December, and the ACT in October or December. Save yourself from the risk of forgetting, and register now (or mark on your calendar when you can). Here are the links to direct you to SAT and ACT registration, respectively:<\/p>\n