Hey Makos. Has senioritis hit yet? It has for me. But we can’t fall back on checking up on our colleges, email, and grades. I know it’s hard. Here are some tips:

Tip 1: CHECK YOUR SPAMMED EMAIL

It feels like too much work, especially with all the spam mail from different colleges you didn’t even know existed. I know. But you have to check up on the colleges you have applied to. You might be missing materials or maybe the college wants to reach out to you for a Zoom orientation. So, here’s what you are going to do. You’re going to keep your email tab open on your Safari until you commit to a college. You’re going to check it every day. It can be in the morning or at night. Just check it to make sure you are not missing any notifications from your future dream school! 

Tip 2: SHOW THEM YOU LOVE THEM

There are thousands of students applying to one college at a time. Until they read your resume, you are just a statistic. So, show them you want them and they might want you. Most colleges spam you with Zoom orientations or GET TO KNOW OUR CAMPUS ACTIVITIES Zooms. Join some of them. Not only will you learn more about the college you want to go to, but they will see you care. This is important!!

Tip 3: KEEP YOUR TEACHERS ON THEIR TOES

I’m not saying to get an A in every class, but please don’t settle for a C third quarter. Colleges CARE. Everyone knows senioritis exists and everyone knows that the most responsible or time-managed students are the ones that don’t drown in it. YOU CAN GET A B! You can do your assignments with less effort. But DO THEM. 

These are the tips I can give you for now. I’m trying to follow them myself. Good luck Makos!

XOXO,

Mercedes Halliburton