Has your senior been lacking in productivity or concern? Does he or she stare expectedly at a set of books as if it will read itself? Is your senior emotionally depending on Netflix? Well, the doctor has a diagnosis; your senior is experiencing the common sickness that strikes every 12th grader—senioritis.
Halfway through the year seniors feel the least motivated due to the fact that they’re graduating in June and don’t feel the moral obligation to try anymore. Some of the most severe cases are when seniors are accepted into the college that they desire and no longer possess the incentive to make an effort in high school. Despite the stigma on seniors, senioritis can happen to anyone who’s in high school. The National Research Association states that, “Upwards of 40 percent of high school students are chronically disengaged from school…” meaning that 197 of 493 teenagers in NAHS are dragging their feet in high school.
Whether you’re a senior or a sophomore, always remember that it’s okay to feel unmotivated to do work but eventually you’re going to have to do it and face the consequences. Seniors should not fail to remember that once you’re admitted to your chosen college then the stakes are higher because they’re scrutinizing your senior year to see if you keep up the effort until the end of the year. Colleges also expect you to maintain your high school performance, such as honor roll; if you’re in honor roll now, then they anticipate you to be in honor roll in their school. Slacking off in school could trigger a red light; colleges often require a letter of explanation for the decrease in your grades or even rescind your letter of acceptance. If you don’t want to send the “I was too busy watching Vine” excuse, then be more studious.
This crippling disease has attacked even the most assiduous of students; therefore, keep taking the prescription of motivation and success.