Start senior-year course registration

Overview

It's time to plan your senior year schedule! This is an important decision since colleges will see these courses on your application.

Before Registration

1. Meet with your counselor to review options
2. Confirm you'll complete all graduation requirements
3. Verify remaining A-G requirements will be completed
4. Check prerequisites for courses you want

Course Selection Strategy

• Maintain or increase rigor from junior year
• Choose courses aligned with your intended major
• Balance challenge with manageability
• Include courses where you can excel

Specific Recommendations

• Continue AP/Honors in your strongest subjects
• Add AP in your intended major area if available
• Don't sacrifice rigor for elective-heavy schedule
• Remember: Colleges see this schedule when evaluating your application

After Registration

• Review your schedule with parents
• Confirm with counselor it reflects college-ready rigor
• Make changes early if needed — popular courses fill up!

A Note on Balance

Senior year should be challenging but sustainable. You want to do well while still having energy for applications and life!