Senior year is about so many lasts, your last first day, your last time performing at a school event, decisions you've been building toward for years. We want you to make the most of these final moments while also staying focused on what's ahead: finishing applications strong, making a decision that's right for you, and stepping fully into what comes next.
You may feel ready to move on, and you may find yourself wishing you had more time, and both are okay. Either way, you're closing one chapter and about to discover a whole new version of yourself.
Senior Year
Special Announcements
**Find grade specific announcements here
College Mentorship
12:30pm - 2:30pm
Our Senior college prep program supports you through the final stretch of the college process — successfully navigating applications and financial aid, strengthening the skills that will carry you into college, and preparing you for the transition to campus life. Along the way, you'll keep building community with your mentors and your Team, so you're never doing it alone.
MMBay Senior Year Goals
Goal 1: Foster a relationship between mentors and mentees and a sense of community within each Team
Goal 2: Successfully navigate the college application process
Goal 3: Successfully navigate the financial aid process
Goal 4: Work to develop MMBay key skill sets
Goal 5: Arm students with tools to transition to the college environment
Important Dates
October 1
Questbridge Apps Due
FAFSA Apps Open
November 1
ED/EA Apps Due
FAFSA & CCS Profiles submitted
November 30
UC/CSU Apps Due
January 1-4
Remaining Apps Due
Writing Workshops
Our Foundations instruction focuses on getting our sophomores a solid foundation in SAT Math, Verbal and Essays, so they can be more prepared when walking in to the real test.
10am - 12pm
May 1
UC SIR Deadline
Senior Room Assignment: Rm
CAFA
Feel free to send questions regarding your college applications, QB applications, Posse applications or financial aid to cafa@mindsmatterbay.org
Essays
Process for submitting all essays including QB, Posse, UC and Common App:
Have your mentors read through your first and second drafts
Once your mentors have given you your edits and your essay is near final, submit your essay to the “documents” section on Overgrad for final CAFA review and edits
CAFA Workshops
10am - 12pm
CAFA workshops will occur during the morning instruction and will focus primarily on essay writing including PIQ and Common App essays.
October 24
October 31
November 14
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QuestBridge is a national nonprofit that connects high-achieving, low-income students with full four-year scholarships to top colleges through its National College Match program. Matched students receive a full ride tuition, room, board, and fees with no loans required. Deadline is October 1st, 2026
Eligibility
Primarily A’s in the most challenging courses offered and demonstrate strong writing ability and intellectual curiosity.
Household income less than $65,000 annually (for a household of four) with minimal assets.
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Posse is a national college access and leadership program that identifies talented students and sends them in "posses" of 10 to top partner colleges on full-tuition scholarships. Posse Scholars receive pre-collegiate training and ongoing mentorship throughout college, with a strong focus on leadership development and building community on campus.
Must be nominated by a teacher, counselor or CBO during their first semester of senior year
Must show strong leadership skills
Must commit to attend a Posse partner college or univeristy
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**more information coming soon
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FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is the form used to determine eligibility for federal financial aid, including grants, work-study, and federal student loans, as well as most state and college-based aid. It should be submitted every year a student plans to attend college, starting as early as possible after it opens each fall.
Opened on September 23
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Refer to this [ sheet ] to find a list of ED/EA universities and colleges. Factors may be ever changing so always double check on the university website for ED/EA possibilities. For reference:
ED: Binding decision, if you are admitted, you are committed to attend and must withdraw applications
EA: Non-binding, you will receive an early admission decision but you’re not obligated to attend if accepted
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Click on this [document] to learn what MMbay will reimburse you for as well as how to submit a reimbursement
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**Link coming soon