Senioritis effects high school seniors and prevents them from successfully making the transition to college. Universities claim that the students are responsible for making a clean transition.
“Since many universities request commitments in the Spring,” says Stephanie Buettner, the assistant director of prospective student services,“the students are making their decisions earlier and have a hard time not letting the “senioritis” set in too much before they graduate.” The difference in College and high school is very substantial and students find it difficult to make the change.
The University of Oklahoma offers many opportunities for students to get help from the senior-year slump. “With New Sooner Enrollment and Camp Crimson, the university does a wonderful job of keeping that excitement going throughout the summer,” says Buettner.
OU Prospective Student Services realizes that students sometimes need a small push in the right direction. Junior Days is a great way for students to find help with the application process. “High School juniors and their families are wanting to know where to begin their scholarship search and what to look for,” say Buettner.
“When I was a senior I would have never made the transition without help because I had a bad case of senioritis,” say Alexis Phifer, a sophomore at the University of Oklahoma.
“It is always obvious to admission officers when students are not paying close attention to their performance,” says Phifer. Students can avoid the senior-year slump but resisting the urge to relax before they head off to college.
Senior year is an opportunity for students to strengthen their skills and broaden their experiences. “In my experience most high school seniors are extremely excited about transitioning to college,” Buettner says. It is important to stay active and involved to prevent the wave of senioritis.
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