Leodis V. McDaniel High School – Avid 12

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

Senior AVID is the culmination experience of four-years of participation in the AVID program. Seniors primarily focus on the following: • Building the college application list • Completing college applications • Applying for federal financial aid (FAFSA/ORSAA) • Applying for scholarships, including the OSAC • Choosing which college to attend and following up with that choice Students continue utilizing Cornell notes and tutorials to support their rigorous coursework. In addition, they complete a college-level research paper in preparation for college writing. We celebrate the accomplishments of AVID Seniors at the Senior Awards Assembly by presenting them a cord to be worn at graduation. This is an esteemed honor, representing years of hard work in preparation for college. The following requirements must be met: • 3-5 college applications completed and submitted • Acceptance to at least one 4-year university • FAFSA completed by end of January • OSAC completed by Early Bird Deadline • Applied for at least one non-OSAC scholarship • Professional resume • Complete the Senior year of AVID • Submit data to AVID at end of senior year Number of ropes on cord, dependent on number of successful (C or above) years in AVID • 4 years: teal, silver, purple, gold • 3 years: teal, silver, purple • 2 years: teal and silver • 1 year: teal