As graduating teens in Los Angeles begin their final semester of high school, they are likely to feel that the pressure is finally off. Many have already heard from the schools to which they applied, and by early April, all students who are not on a waiting list, will know where they have been accepted.
Historically, by the time a teen was accepted to a college, senioritis set in and the student had little to worry about. Senioritis is the term used to describe the lack of motivation, procrastination, stagnation, inclination to cut classes and general slacking or “goofing” off that takes place in the spring semester of senior year. This year, with so many uncertainties facing both students and colleges, it is important for seniors to maintain their level of performance and not surrender to senioritis.
With a historic number of total college applications, individual colleges have a harder time predicting the size of their incoming freshman class. When too many students enroll, a college is more likely to rescind its offer to a student who has not maintained his or her previous standard throughout the entire senior year. A drop in grades, increased tardiness or absence, lapses in integrity or responsibility and disciplinary issues are all reasons that colleges use to rescind an offer. As many as 35% of colleges revoke an offer of admission.
Parents would be wise to remind their graduating seniors to carefully heed the warnings that are included in their acceptance letters. Admission is contingent on performance through the end of senior year. This year, maybe more than ever before, colleges mean it.
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