Our Best Advice for Senior Year of High School
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Our Best Advice for Senior Year of High School

Is it really senior year already?! We've rounded up all the best advice we have on CollegeXpress to help you get through 12th grade with ease.

Is this really your last year of high school?! Is it really senior year?! Is it really almost time to apply to colleges?! You bet it is. But don’t worry—you’ve got this! You can even enjoy the fall while getting your college applications done (with time to spare). To help you get through senior year with ease by staying organized and on the ball, we’ve rounded up our best advice from all over the site specifically geared toward seniors and the college search. So take a look at all the advice we have to offer! And feel free to get in touch with us if you need more help. 

Surviving senior year of high school

Searching for and applying to colleges

Perfecting your college admission essay

Taking the SAT or ACT

Paying for college

Choosing the right school for you

Having fun and preparing for the future

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