Senior Class
Welcome, Seniors! Please see below for helpful information and resources as you navigate your senior year!
Resources
Senior Fall Newsletter - Check out the Senior Newsletter for important information as you prepare for your senior year and post-secondary opportunities.
Senior Activity & Information Sheet - Use the Senior Activity & Information Sheet to highlight all of your accomplishments throughout your high school career. Students applying to colleges through the Common App or requesting a letter of recommendation will need to complete this form and submit it to their school counselor.
Official Transcript - Current students may request an official transcript through SchooLinks under the “School” tab and then “Record Requests.” Your school counselor will send an official transcript through SchooLinks for any college applications, but you may request an official transcript for scholarships, NCAA eligibility, and other non-college application purposes.
Level Up Virginia - Level Up Virginia (LUV) is a statewide initiative to increase postsecondary readiness for all Virginia students. LUV is committed to making college access information easily understandable and accessible for students of all backgrounds and to educate students, families, and staff about the many pathways to success, including 2-year colleges, 4-year colleges, trade schools, apprenticeships, certificate programs and more.
Opportunities Booklet - The Opportunities Booklet is your guide to prepare for continuing education beyond high school, whether attending a career and technical education institution, community college, or four-year college or university.
Big Future - Big Future is a free, comprehensive set of digital resources that helps guide students through the journey to plan, search, and pay for college.
Real Talk - Real Talk is a virtual college exploration initiative by Big Future designed to connect Black students and families with Black representatives from colleges and access organizations across the country.
Common App - When you are ready to apply to colleges, the Common App can help you navigate your entire college application process. You will need to link your Common App and SchooLinks accounts to allow your school counselor to upload your School Report and transcript. Through Common App and SchooLinks, you will be able to explore colleges and get connected with everything you need to apply to college, research financial aid and scholarships, and get advice from counselors, advisors and mentors.
Common App Ready - Are you Common App Ready? Use these resources to help get acquainted with what the Common App is and how it works. You'll learn about unfamiliar terms and be able to select the correct registration type for your Common App, understand the Common App layout, and search for colleges and add them to your My Colleges list!
Common Black College App (CBCA) - The Common App and CBCA are similar in nature, but the main distinction is the pool of schools. CBCA is exclusive to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), while the Common App, an admissions application created by the College Board, is accepted by more than 1,000 colleges and universities, including some HBCUs. CBCA has a one-time fee, while the cost of submitting the Common App varies per institution. Read here to learn more about what prospective students should know about filling out the Common Black College Application.
AP Credit Policy Search - Your AP Scores could earn you college credit or advanced placement (meaning you could skip certain courses in college). Use the AP Credit Policy Search to find colleges that offer credit or placement for AP Scores.
AP Score Reporting - Please note that Grafton High School does not get individual score reports. To get college credit or placement for your AP scores, you have to request that the College Board send an official AP score report to the college. Follow this link for more information and frequently asked questions.
Transfer Virginia - Dual enrollment opportunities offer courses through which you may earn college credits. You must have a 3.0 GPA to enroll in a DE course. Click this link to learn more about making the most of dual enrollment classes and how they can transfer to Transfer Virginia partner Institutions.
Dual Enrollment - Dual enrollment credits represent college-level coursework, transferrable to many public and private colleges within Virginia, provided you achieve a minimum grade of C. However, it's important to note that these credits may not be recognized by colleges located outside Virginia. Each individual college determines the acceptance and treatment of these credits. Consult the Transfer Virginia Dual Enrollment Student Guide for more information.
MyACT - MyACT allows you to schedule your ACT test, access your score, and offers resources to help plan for college and career.
SAT Dashboard - SAT Dashboard allows you to register online and check information about an existing registration, view your score report, and access personalized information about College Board programs.
Khan Academy SAT Test Prep - Utilize Khan Academy's free, personalized test practice plan to maximize your SAT score!
NCAA Eligibility Center - Want to play college sports? If you want to compete in NCAA sports, you need to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center. Plan to register early to avoid getting caught in the backlog of athletes trying to get cleared at the end of the year. Follow this link for information on navigating the registration process.
VA Certificate of Eligibility - Are you eligible for benefits as a military dependent? VA education benefits help Veterans, service members, and their qualified family members with needs like paying college tuition, finding the right school or training program, and getting career counseling. Learn how to apply for and manage the education and training benefits you’ve earned. Apply for your Certificate of Eligibility here.
GI Bill Comparison Tool - For those eligible for GI Bill benefits, the GI Bill Comparison Tool allows users to compare GI Bill benefits at approved schools, to help you decide which education program and school is best for you. In addition to colleges, you can use your GI Bill benefits for approved apprenticeship programs and on-the-job training to supplement your income while learning a trade.
Senior Year Checklist - Use the checklist below from the Opportunities booklet to help keep you on track as you navigate your Senior year and prepare for post-secondary college or career readiness! Para acceder a este recurso en español, haga clic aquí.
