{"id":11817,"date":"2019-10-02T10:21:46","date_gmt":"2019-10-02T16:21:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/blog\/?p=11817"},"modified":"2020-02-27T11:03:03","modified_gmt":"2020-02-27T18:03:03","slug":"5-steps-to-combat-senioritis-all-year-long","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/blog\/5-steps-to-combat-senioritis-all-year-long\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Steps to Combat Senioritis All Year Long"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You&#8217;ve come this far. Don&#8217;t let a case of senioritis derail your path to graduation. To help you stay on track, we&#8217;ve created the infographic below. Follow these five easy steps to keep you motivated all year long.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 1 &#8211;\u00a0Make a plan<\/h2>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">You\u2019ve heard this before, but just to reiterate &#8211; it\u2019s time to get serious about your future. Decide if college, vocational school, or the military best suits your career goals.<\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Not sure where to start in your college search? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/blog\/priorities-during-fall-of-senior-year\/\">Preparing for College: Priorities During Fall of Senior Year<\/a> lists eight tips in chronological order to guide you on your college selection journey.<\/p>\n<h2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Step 2 &#8211; Don&#8217;t forget about your GPA<\/h2>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">You&#8217;ve been admitted to your school of choice so\u00a0now your work is done, right?\u00a0WRONG!<\/p>\n<p>Your final transcript from senior year will be sent to your college. If they notice a significant drop in your GPA they could revoke your admission.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 3 &#8211; Set attainable goals<\/h2>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Struggling to get through the semester knowing graduation is right around the corner? Don&#8217;t give up! Set\u00a0small goals for studying to help shake the lure of procrastination.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><strong>Get organized<\/strong> &#8211; Stay focused by organizing your assignments and work space. Check out this blog post for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/blog\/student-schedule\/\">8 Tips for Organizing Your Planner.<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><strong>Create checklists<\/strong> &#8211; Hold yourself accountable for completing your tasks.<\/li>\n<li data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><strong>Develop a routine<\/strong> &#8211; Establish a consistent schedule to help you manage your time more efficiently.<\/li>\n<li data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><strong>Design a study plan<\/strong> &#8211; Maintain your grades by committing to a consistent study schedule.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Step 4 &#8211; Earn college credit<\/h2>\n<p>What could be better than saving time and money? Credit-by-exam programs <a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/testprep\/ap\/\">AP<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/testprep\/clep\/\">CLEP<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/testprep\/dsst\/\">DSST<\/a> offer students the option to earn college credit on topics they&#8217;ve already learned. And did you know CLEP and DSST exams don&#8217;t require time spent in a classroom? Sounds like a win to us!<\/p>\n<p>Busy schedule holding you back? Take your test prep with you on-the-go with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.petersons.com\/blog\/petersons-dsst-clep-mobile-test-prep-app\/\">Peterson&#8217;s DSST and CLEP mobile app<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 5 &#8211; Take time for yourself<\/h2>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Waiting for college decisions can be stressful. Devote some time to focusing on yourself by partaking in activities that will keep you level-headed.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><strong>Try something new &#8211;<\/strong> There&#8217;s still time to join a new club or try out for a sport. Challenge yourself to branch out!<\/li>\n<li data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><strong>Find a part-time job &#8211;<\/strong> Start earning cash for your expenses post-graduation. Your future self will thank you.<\/li>\n<li data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><strong>Lean on your friends &#8211;<\/strong> Your friends are likely experiencing the same stresses as you. Make plans to blow off steam together.<\/li>\n<li data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><strong>Take breaks wisely &#8211;<\/strong> Take time to rest and recharge. Just make sure your grades doesn&#8217;t suffer.<\/li>\n<li data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><strong>Relax &#8211;<\/strong> Make some time for self-care. 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