"Senioritis" is the term frequently used to describe the feeling of complacency that high school seniors get once applications are submitted and grades become less important. While senioritis is hard to entirely avoid, there are things you can do to cope more effectively with the end of your senior year. One good strategy is to get involved in activities and classes that are interesting and give you the opportunity to try something new.

A piece by a private admissions adviser gives some good advice on dealing with senioritis. Also, read about whether senior year grades matter.

Monday February 12, 2007