Monday, February 13, 2017

SENIORITIS

By ALECIA ACEVEDO

It’s that time of year again. Parents and teachers dread it and students can’t escape the terrible disease that sweeps the nation every February. Countless teenagers worldwide between the ages of 17 and 18 are afflicted with this baffling ailment. This  lethal disease is known as “senioritis.” Symptoms include carelessness, lethargy, as well as decreased motivation, punctuality and willingness to learn.  College applications are complete and many lucky boys and girls have already been accepted to schools.  After a particularly grueling first and second semester, nothing else seems to matter.

I’m sure students get enough criticism from their teachers, but sometimes hearing it from a fellow senior really does matter.  It’s important that students treat what remains  of high school the way they would any other semester of any other year. There could be vicious consequences to the contrary.

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Keep in mind these often overlooked possibilities as the year comes to a close.  Colleges reconsider their admission decisions if a student’s GPA falls below a certain point, especially if there are financial packages involved with their acceptance. Absences not only cause unsatisfactory grades which can prevent students from passing, but they also look terrible on a transcript. In addition, too many unexcused lates or absences might affect one’s ability to receive a high school diploma at all.

If that’s not enough to frighten students, remember there are only about four months left before graduation.  Students should apply some of the non-academic lessons learned in high school to this period of their lives. Teens need to appreciate their parents; one of the biggest roles they will play in their children’s lives may be funding their future. They will shell out tens, possibly hundreds, of thousands of dollars for the education of their children, so students should consider showing them gratitude. Work at helping minimize those costs by applying for scholarships.  Every dime helps.

This is also a chance to become a better you. A fitter you. A more interesting you. A worldlier you. Rather than spending free time watching movies or scrolling through Instagram all evening, take that kickboxing class you always wanted to try. Start writing that cooking blog you know you can succeed at.

You’ve only got a few months left before this chapter of your life ends. Start the college chapter on good terms by controlling what you can now, because you honestly never know what lies ahead.


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