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"my academic effort will most likely decline in the second semester..."
43.2% of sophomores agree with the statement above
46.9% of juniors agree with the statement above
69.7% of seniors agree with the statement above

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"The Urban Dictionary defines senioritis as a crippling disease that strikes high school seniors. Symptoms include: laziness, an over-excessive wearing of track pants, old athletic shirts, sweatpants, athletic shorts, and sweatshirts. Also features a lack of studying, repeated absences, and a generally dismissive attitude" (Shaffer)

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"Rather than being a time of freedom, the new senioritis is characterized by a sense of purposelessness" (Johnson).

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Senioritis has been around for years. It is a disease that can start to come around your senior year of high school or even sooner.  " Seniors stop caring because they have something better coming; they no longer have reason to be engaged in their high school education  However, I contend that the roots of senioritis are of a very different composition" ( Alumni Writers).

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Recently I asked a peer what senioritis stems from, and rather confidently might I say, she told me, "being at high school for four years."

"Well... when a senior gets into college, they feel that they don't need to try any more because their future is sealed," she explained.

From all conversations on the topic in which I have participated in, or eavesdropped on, this appears to be the consensus on the cause of this unfatal disease. Seniors stop caring because they have something better coming; they no longer have reason to be engaged in their high school education However, I contend that the roots of senioritis are of a very different composition.

From my personal experience with senioritis, which is a very real phenomenon, I have found that although even students themselves believe the reason behind senioritis to be looking towards the future, it is actually the stationary past. As a freshmen, one is overwhelmed by the rigor and novelty of high school and feels stress from the smallest things, like being late to class. Throughout the high school journey, one eventually learns the tricks to succeeding in high school and finds a niche. One finally reaches the great benchmark, becoming a senior, and although they can navigate the high school with ease, senioritis pounces, eradicating the potential for academic success.

Yet, this missing sense of potential success is the very cause of senioritis; seniors no longer perform up to the standards of their teachers and themselves because they have outgrown the system that they are supposed to be succeeding in. No matter how talented a student is, they will not succeed in high school if they lack motivation. Such is the predicament of many seniors now and nearly every senior by the end of first semester. My peers and I are tired of the same old rigamarole in every class. We want to discuss the book instead of having senseless reading quizzes or doing pointless projects, learn concepts quickly and spend time pondering them rather than just leafing through examples of the same phenomenon, apply these concepts to our lives and use them to argue for our beliefs instead of trying to memorize definitions for a test; in short, we want to expand our learning. Much of high school is spent developing skills that are crucial for higher education; emphasis is placed on studying for certain tests and following detailed instructions. When I stand back from the numerous lists of what I need to do, I am bombarded with the questions, "Why am I doing this? Am I truly learning?"

Whenever such thoughts arise, I discourage myself from doing my homework, and although some might pass this off for having a "bad attitude," what really discourages me is the uncertain answers to these questions. The point of school is to learn, yet when I reflect on some of my current classes, I experience difficulty in delineating my intellectual growth. What concerns me is the gap between the grades I receive and what I am truly retaining from my classes, and this quandary is what contributes in the most part to my senioritis.

This is not to say that I am not learning at all, as some of my courses are very focused the significance of what we are learning, not just the learning itself. However, a change in the structure of some of my other courses would keep me and other students engaged in classes and eradicate the negative feelings many have about the worth of their high school education. Two models of classes that keep students engaged are Psych II and Presidency. Both encourage discussion about material rather than simply following the learning-test-learning-test, etc.-final format that many other academic courses adopt. Built-in time for free discussion about a topic in all classes would both further engage students and stimulate them to make connections about the importance of the subject matter, in turn making it more relevant and memorable for students.

A solution of this sort would cure the dreadful senioritis, not to mention freshmeningitis, sophomoric syndrome, and chronic juniorism. Because, although senioritis is most prominent senior year, when grades hold less consequence, it is truly an affliction of the classroom setting that affects the entire school population.

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Recently I asked a peer what senioritis stems from, and rather confidently might I say, she told me, "being at high school for four years." "Well... when a senior gets into college, they feel that they don't need to try any more because their future is sealed," she explained.

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It is possible for juniors and even lower class men/women to have senioritits because it is more of a feeling that almost all students get when the end of the school year is coming. This feeling can cause you to get panic of failure, mood swings, sleep desperation, and can cause trouble concentrating in classes. Senioritis can also affect teachers because the student's patience can be slim and they can lash out at the teacher and or just stop showing up to class. This can result in the teacher having to fail or give the student a dead line for all their work just to make sure they can grade everything on time.

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Every year, like clockwork, hordes of stressed-out students succumb to an epidemic during their last year of school. They get "infected" with apathy and lose their motivation. They call their affliction senioritis (or the slump, senior slide, slacking disease, or graduation fever). But, whatever you call it, is senioritis real? Most high school and college seniors would say yes. However, a lot of parents, teachers, school administrators-and even students-remain unconvinced.

Here's what we know for sure: Senioritis is an observable phenomenon that occurs among some high school and college students during the second semester of their senior year. It is generally characterized by symptoms such as apathy, low motivation, and a tendency to shrug off responsibilities like going to class, doing homework, or studying for tests. But senioritis is not a recognized medical condition or mental health disorder. In fact, some people think that senioritis is just a convenient, made-up excuse for laziness.

So, what's the truth about senioritis? College and high school seniors have either gotten really good at faking this condition, or they actually experience a slump in their motivation that they can't control. Or maybe some students genuinely experience this problem, whereas others take advantage of the opportunity to slack off since they have a ready-made justification for their unenergetic preferences.

This article will help you draw your own conclusions. You'll learn about the possible causes of senioritis, the very real ramifications of being affected by it, and what you can do to overcome it (or avoid it altogether).

What Is Senioritis?

Here's a typical senioritis definition: Senioritis is a supposed malady that makes college or high school students less capable of putting effort into school during their final semester before graduation. This purported ailment causes seniors to feel unmotivated and display a careless attitude. They just feel "done."

Whether this condition occurs in high school or college, senioritis symptoms can include:

Low energy

Frequent naps

General confusion

Uncharacteristic joy

Overwhelming misery

Total indifference

Poor personal hygiene

Severe procrastination

Excessive daydreaming

Diminished ability to concentrate

Repeated tardiness or absences

Lack of interest in getting out of bed

Uncompleted homework assignments

Lack of concern about upcoming exams

Sloppy, out-of-character fashion choices

In extreme cases, other symptoms of senioritis can include behavioral problems such as cheating, plagiarizing, or abusing drugs or alcohol. Some seniors also feel a general sense of anxiety, especially if they know that they should care about school but just can't.

Junioritis is a similar kind of malady that supposedly affects college-bound students during their second-to-last year of high school, primarily in the second semester. However, unlike senioritis, junioritis usually manifests itself as heightened concern about school. Juniors may have symptoms such as:

Mood swings

Increased stress

Sleep deprivation

Forced productivity

Trouble concentrating

A general sense of panic about the future

Resentment toward students who don't have homework

Over-commitment to extracurricular activities and honors classes

It's thought that junioritis may be one of the major factors that lead to senioritis.

Why Does Senioritis Happen?

All kinds of students claim to get senioritis in high school or college. But they sometimes don't know why it's happening to them. For several weeks, they may live in a haze of sluggish, apathetic confusion. However, when you consider the fact that they're entering a major period of transition in their lives, it's easy to see how something like senioritis could strike them. Even if senioritis isn't real, it would be silly to ignore the many forces that all come into play at the same time. In fact, there are legitimate psychological components that should be considered.

Here are seven potential factors that may cause a senior in high school or college to come down with senioritis:

1. The Cult of Achievement

Have you ever had so many commitments that you found it impossible to be outstanding at all of them? Our goal-oriented culture celebrates the pursuit of perfection and achievement. It's almost like a religion. You can hardly stop and enjoy the accomplishment of one goal before being expected to start realizing another one. Ambition is placed atop a pedestal as one of the most important character traits you can have, even if the bar is set too high.

But constantly striving to achieve new goals can eventually make you crash and burn out. After all, perfection is a myth. You will never be able to achieve enough to reach that elusive state of being. It's like chasing a rainbow. So it shouldn't come as a surprise that a lot of students eventually hit the proverbial brick wall. They have to take a timeout.

Think about what a college-bound high school student is often expected to achieve: Earn a high grade point average (GPA). Take as many honors or advanced placement (AP) classes as you can cram into your schedule. Keep up with a variety of extracurricular activities. Pursue summer jobs or internships. Stay healthy and fit. Maintain smart hobbies. Feed the social media machine, making sure your life and relationships look as perfect as possible.

For college seniors who are about to enter the real world and start "adulting," the pressures and expectations are very similar. Why wouldn't some students want to rebel against all that (whether consciously or subconsciously)? Senioritis may be the natural result of pushing too hard and trying to meet the expectations of others who are constantly seeking more and more from you.

2. The Finish-Line Mindset

This factor is closely related to the previous one. Consider this question: What's the point of high school? Today, many people would say that the whole point is to get into college. (Similarly, a lot of people would say that the whole point of college is to get into a good career.) So, what happens when a high school senior gets accepted to his or her preferred college or university? After spending months or years going through the college preparation and application process, wouldn't it feel like you've finally crossed the finish line? Wouldn't you feel like you had earned the right to collapse?

By their final spring semester, many high school seniors have already received college acceptance letters. Feeling that their primary goal has been achieved, they no longer see the point of putting much effort into their remaining classes. They mistakenly believe that the rest of the school year doesn't matter. Senioritis kicks in.

3. Boredom

Feeling bored is often a direct result of the finish-line mentality. Instead of being fascinated by the subjects they're learning about, many students see their classes as nothing more than hurdles they must jump over. They can muster just enough interest to get the grades they need, but once they've reached the perceived finish line of getting into college, their classes become tedious, mind-numbing sources of frustration.

That's because, in too many cases, today's formal education system fails to engage students' imaginations. A lot of high school and college seniors simply haven't developed a love of learning for the sake of learning. So when they think they've conquered the necessary obstacles, they lose interest.

4. Fear of the Unknown

As graduation approaches, many students naturally feel scared about what's to come. Their future may look hazy. And they may start to panic at the thought of leaving their comfort zones. Their fear can be paralyzing, creating stress and anxiety that makes it hard to think, let alone perform up to their previous standards in school. Doing less becomes a coping mechanism.

5. Sadness or Denial

Endings can be hard. For many college and high school seniors, graduation represents a time when they'll have to say goodbye to friends, relationships, and social lives they've cherished for a long time. So they may have a deep desire to make the world stop for a while. Or they may be in active denial about the approaching transition. Senioritis is often the result.

6. Anticipation

Endings can also be exciting. Many students see graduation as a gateway to new freedoms. For example, a lot of high school seniors look forward to being away from their parents, meeting new people, and trying new things in college or university. By the same token, many college seniors eagerly await the chance to start their careers and get on with living a whole new kind of life. Sunny weather (and thoughts of summer) only add to the sense of anticipation that can make it difficult to focus on school.

7. Convenience

Some students are always seeking plausible excuses for avoiding schoolwork. And no excuse is more popular or convenient than senioritis, especially since it's seen as an illness that isn't in your control. Senioritis provides great cover for inherently lazy students. It also provides a way to protect their egos, since they can say they're sick rather than admit that they're underachievers.

What Are the Consequences of Senioritis?

College-bound students tend to suffer the biggest consequences. That's because most colleges and universities won't stop caring about your grades just because you've been given an acceptance letter. Colleges can-and do-revoke admission if final-semester grades drop too much. (Many colleges don't even get final transcripts from high schools until summer is in full swing.)

So bombing your remaining classes isn't the smartest idea. In fact, it's easy to find stories about high school graduates who learned that they were no longer welcome at their chosen colleges just as the fall semester was about to start.

Plus, even if a college lets you attend after getting significantly lower grades, you may be put on academic probation during your first semester. You'll be required to earn a minimum GPA, which will only serve to make your transition to college more stressful than it needs to be. In addition, you may lose out on some or all of the merit-based financial aid you would have received (and that you may have been counting on).

Simply put, colleges and universities want students who display consistent motivation and effort. They're willing to give you some wiggle room since you're only human. But if they receive evidence that clearly shows you've slacked off in multiple classes during your last semester of high school, they'll hesitate to admit you. They may question whether you are truly capable of handling college-level work.

Many college administrators also see this issue as a matter of fairness. (Will you be taking the spot of someone who is more deserving?) Plus, they don't want other students to be influenced or dragged down by your potential laziness. And they may view the repeal of your admission as an important moral lesson for you.

Senioritis can also damage your reputation. Teachers, coaches, or other people who have provided recommendation letters or supported you in other ways may have second thoughts about you. Remember: They have the right to withdraw their recommendations if they feel you no longer deserve them.

Regardless of whether it happens in high school or college, senioritis can kill the momentum you'll need in order to succeed at your next stage of life. Lazy habits can stretch on for several months or years, and they can be hard to break once they've become entrenched. By not engaging in your remaining classes, some of the skills you'll need later on may start eroding. Some people eventually have no other choice than to pursue jobs for lazy people.

How Do You Prevent or Cure Senioritis?

Obviously, you're not a robot. It's foolish to think you can maintain a consistently high level of performance indefinitely. We all need to hit the chill button and relax from time to time, especially after a period of intense, pressure-filled work. So your motivation will ebb and flow. That's normal.

But if you want to avoid the negative consequences of losing your motivation during the final months of your senior year, then you'll need some beneficial strategies. After all, graduation is the only senioritis cure that's known to be almost universally effective. Until you reach that point, here are some tips that may help:

Acknowledge the problem-Don't ignore your feelings. If you begin to feel apathetic or less motivated, find people who will listen and help you understand why you're feeling that way. If your parents aren't good listeners, approach a close friend, a favorite teacher, or your school counselor. By talking about your feelings and admitting they exist, you'll gain greater self-awareness, which will put you on more stable footing.

Move forward with curiosity and gratitude-You probably have several people in your life who have provided support during your high school or college years (and still do). Why not thank them for being there for you? Gratitude is a natural energy booster. It can make you feel more confident, hopeful, and motivated. And when you combine it with a curious mindset, you'll feel more interested in what you get to learn down the home stretch.

Do some "spring cleaning"-After a few years of school, many students accumulate tons of clutter-both in their physical spaces and in their minds. But having too much clutter in your life can make you feel overwhelmed, weighed down, and lazy. So when you start feeling that way, it's a good idea to start getting rid of the stuff that's no longer useful. Then, simplify and re-organize everything. Recruit some help if you're having trouble getting started. De-cluttering can make you feel refreshed and renewed.

Make time for relaxation and self-reflection-When you're a student, it's easy to get so lost in everything you have to do that you no longer take moments to just breathe, let alone get to know yourself better. But being constantly busy can lead to exhaustion, fear, and a sense of disconnection. So it's important to give yourself some quality downtime every so often. Think about how much you've already accomplished. Imagine the future you want. And breathe deeply while appreciating the here and now.

Choose your priorities and make new memories-Figure out what's most important to you. It's perfectly OK to say no to certain things. You don't have to do everything. And your classes don't all have to be super challenging. So prioritize your classes, but choose some fun electives if given the opportunity. Also, scale back your extracurricular activities to only the ones you truly enjoy. In addition, make a list of things you'd like to try while you still have a chance, including things you'd like to do with your friends.

Study smarter-As a senior, your course load may feel overwhelming at times, but it doesn't have to stay that way. Now is the time to get serious about improving your study habits, especially if you're in high school. (Whatever you do now will carry over to your freshman year of college.) Start breaking everything down into smaller chunks. You only have to conquer one small goal at a time. Plan each week, making sure that everything you need to accomplish is clearly scheduled. Spread things out and try not to look too far ahead.

Take advantage of school-approved events for seniors-At many high schools, Senior Skip Day is an annual tradition. Most of a school's seniors will take the whole day off and have fun with friends instead of attending their classes. However, not all schools encourage this event. At many schools, students will be punished for participating in Senior Skip Day, and it can negatively impact their relationships with teachers. So if your school doesn't encourage that kind of event, then consider some alternatives. For example, many high schools organize their own off-site events for seniors. Some schools even offer early dismissal on certain days of the week for seniors who are in good academic standing.

Persist-Always remember to pace yourself. Your final weeks of school don't have to be a sprint to the finish line. However, by applying a consistent amount of effort, you'll start developing the kind of resilience that can pay off now and in the future. When you graduate, you'll feel proud knowing that you pushed through. Senioritis? Pfft.

Find Something to Be Really Motivated About

Nothing feels more energizing than having a great plan for the future. That's why a lot of students choose an education that's truly focused on the career they want. Career colleges and vocational schools are places where students are much less likely to be affected by senioritis as they approach graduation. In fact, students at these schools often feel motivated all the way through. So why not check out the possibilities for career-driven training in your area? Put your zip code into the school finder below to quickly discover awesome programs near you!

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A Disease That Only Strikes High School and College Seniors?

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Is senioritis real? Here are the answers that will make you see this affliction for what it truly is. Learn what kind of symptoms you should be looking for. Also, discover why senioritis happens and what it can do to your plans for the future.

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according to the NYTimes, there are 5 ways to help seniors get through the last few months of school.
1. pursue your passion
2. practice adulting
3. get a job
4. date someone
5. put down your phone

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senioritis is a feeling that students get when they feel "done" with school or they are coming close to graduation. Senioritis can effect more than just seniors. Some ways to tell you might have senioritis is low energy, lots of naps throughout the week, not willing to do simple things, and lack of interest in things going on around you.

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Every year, like clockwork, hordes of stressed-out students succumb to an epidemic during their last year of school. They get "infected" with apathy and lose their motivation. They call their affliction senioritis (or the slump, senior slide, slacking disease, or graduation fever). But, whatever you call it, is senioritis real? Most high school and college seniors would say yes. However, a lot of parents, teachers, school administrators-and even students-remain unconvinced.

Here's what we know for sure: Senioritis is an observable phenomenon that occurs among some high school and college students during the second semester of their senior year. It is generally characterized by symptoms such as apathy, low motivation, and a tendency to shrug off responsibilities like going to class, doing homework, or studying for tests. But senioritis is not a recognized medical condition or mental health disorder. In fact, some people think that senioritis is just a convenient, made-up excuse for laziness.

So, what's the truth about senioritis? College and high school seniors have either gotten really good at faking this condition, or they actually experience a slump in their motivation that they can't control. Or maybe some students genuinely experience this problem, whereas others take advantage of the opportunity to slack off since they have a ready-made justification for their unenergetic preferences.

This article will help you draw your own conclusions. You'll learn about the possible causes of senioritis, the very real ramifications of being affected by it, and what you can do to overcome it (or avoid it altogether).

What Is Senioritis?

Here's a typical senioritis definition: Senioritis is a supposed malady that makes college or high school students less capable of putting effort into school during their final semester before graduation. This purported ailment causes seniors to feel unmotivated and display a careless attitude. They just feel "done."

Whether this condition occurs in high school or college, senioritis symptoms can include:

Low energy

Frequent naps

General confusion

Uncharacteristic joy

Overwhelming misery

Total indifference

Poor personal hygiene

Severe procrastination

Excessive daydreaming

Diminished ability to concentrate

Repeated tardiness or absences

Lack of interest in getting out of bed

Uncompleted homework assignments

Lack of concern about upcoming exams

Sloppy, out-of-character fashion choices

In extreme cases, other symptoms of senioritis can include behavioral problems such as cheating, plagiarizing, or abusing drugs or alcohol. Some seniors also feel a general sense of anxiety, especially if they know that they should care about school but just can't.

Junioritis is a similar kind of malady that supposedly affects college-bound students during their second-to-last year of high school, primarily in the second semester. However, unlike senioritis, junioritis usually manifests itself as heightened concern about school. Juniors may have symptoms such as:

Mood swings

Increased stress

Sleep deprivation

Forced productivity

Trouble concentrating

A general sense of panic about the future

Resentment toward students who don't have homework

Over-commitment to extracurricular activities and honors classes

It's thought that junioritis may be one of the major factors that lead to senioritis.

Why Does Senioritis Happen?

All kinds of students claim to get senioritis in high school or college. But they sometimes don't know why it's happening to them. For several weeks, they may live in a haze of sluggish, apathetic confusion. However, when you consider the fact that they're entering a major period of transition in their lives, it's easy to see how something like senioritis could strike them. Even if senioritis isn't real, it would be silly to ignore the many forces that all come into play at the same time. In fact, there are legitimate psychological components that should be considered.

Here are seven potential factors that may cause a senior in high school or college to come down with senioritis:

1. The Cult of Achievement

Have you ever had so many commitments that you found it impossible to be outstanding at all of them? Our goal-oriented culture celebrates the pursuit of perfection and achievement. It's almost like a religion. You can hardly stop and enjoy the accomplishment of one goal before being expected to start realizing another one. Ambition is placed atop a pedestal as one of the most important character traits you can have, even if the bar is set too high.

But constantly striving to achieve new goals can eventually make you crash and burn out. After all, perfection is a myth. You will never be able to achieve enough to reach that elusive state of being. It's like chasing a rainbow. So it shouldn't come as a surprise that a lot of students eventually hit the proverbial brick wall. They have to take a timeout.

Think about what a college-bound high school student is often expected to achieve: Earn a high grade point average (GPA). Take as many honors or advanced placement (AP) classes as you can cram into your schedule. Keep up with a variety of extracurricular activities. Pursue summer jobs or internships. Stay healthy and fit. Maintain smart hobbies. Feed the social media machine, making sure your life and relationships look as perfect as possible.

For college seniors who are about to enter the real world and start "adulting," the pressures and expectations are very similar. Why wouldn't some students want to rebel against all that (whether consciously or subconsciously)? Senioritis may be the natural result of pushing too hard and trying to meet the expectations of others who are constantly seeking more and more from you.

2. The Finish-Line Mindset

This factor is closely related to the previous one. Consider this question: What's the point of high school? Today, many people would say that the whole point is to get into college. (Similarly, a lot of people would say that the whole point of college is to get into a good career.) So, what happens when a high school senior gets accepted to his or her preferred college or university? After spending months or years going through the college preparation and application process, wouldn't it feel like you've finally crossed the finish line? Wouldn't you feel like you had earned the right to collapse?

By their final spring semester, many high school seniors have already received college acceptance letters. Feeling that their primary goal has been achieved, they no longer see the point of putting much effort into their remaining classes. They mistakenly believe that the rest of the school year doesn't matter. Senioritis kicks in.

3. Boredom

Feeling bored is often a direct result of the finish-line mentality. Instead of being fascinated by the subjects they're learning about, many students see their classes as nothing more than hurdles they must jump over. They can muster just enough interest to get the grades they need, but once they've reached the perceived finish line of getting into college, their classes become tedious, mind-numbing sources of frustration.

That's because, in too many cases, today's formal education system fails to engage students' imaginations. A lot of high school and college seniors simply haven't developed a love of learning for the sake of learning. So when they think they've conquered the necessary obstacles, they lose interest.

4. Fear of the Unknown

As graduation approaches, many students naturally feel scared about what's to come. Their future may look hazy. And they may start to panic at the thought of leaving their comfort zones. Their fear can be paralyzing, creating stress and anxiety that makes it hard to think, let alone perform up to their previous standards in school. Doing less becomes a coping mechanism.

5. Sadness or Denial

Endings can be hard. For many college and high school seniors, graduation represents a time when they'll have to say goodbye to friends, relationships, and social lives they've cherished for a long time. So they may have a deep desire to make the world stop for a while. Or they may be in active denial about the approaching transition. Senioritis is often the result.

6. Anticipation

Endings can also be exciting. Many students see graduation as a gateway to new freedoms. For example, a lot of high school seniors look forward to being away from their parents, meeting new people, and trying new things in college or university. By the same token, many college seniors eagerly await the chance to start their careers and get on with living a whole new kind of life. Sunny weather (and thoughts of summer) only add to the sense of anticipation that can make it difficult to focus on school.

7. Convenience

Some students are always seeking plausible excuses for avoiding schoolwork. And no excuse is more popular or convenient than senioritis, especially since it's seen as an illness that isn't in your control. Senioritis provides great cover for inherently lazy students. It also provides a way to protect their egos, since they can say they're sick rather than admit that they're underachievers.

What Are the Consequences of Senioritis?

College-bound students tend to suffer the biggest consequences. That's because most colleges and universities won't stop caring about your grades just because you've been given an acceptance letter. Colleges can-and do-revoke admission if final-semester grades drop too much. (Many colleges don't even get final transcripts from high schools until summer is in full swing.)

So bombing your remaining classes isn't the smartest idea. In fact, it's easy to find stories about high school graduates who learned that they were no longer welcome at their chosen colleges just as the fall semester was about to start.

Plus, even if a college lets you attend after getting significantly lower grades, you may be put on academic probation during your first semester. You'll be required to earn a minimum GPA, which will only serve to make your transition to college more stressful than it needs to be. In addition, you may lose out on some or all of the merit-based financial aid you would have received (and that you may have been counting on).

Simply put, colleges and universities want students who display consistent motivation and effort. They're willing to give you some wiggle room since you're only human. But if they receive evidence that clearly shows you've slacked off in multiple classes during your last semester of high school, they'll hesitate to admit you. They may question whether you are truly capable of handling college-level work.

Many college administrators also see this issue as a matter of fairness. (Will you be taking the spot of someone who is more deserving?) Plus, they don't want other students to be influenced or dragged down by your potential laziness. And they may view the repeal of your admission as an important moral lesson for you.

Senioritis can also damage your reputation. Teachers, coaches, or other people who have provided recommendation letters or supported you in other ways may have second thoughts about you. Remember: They have the right to withdraw their recommendations if they feel you no longer deserve them.

Regardless of whether it happens in high school or college, senioritis can kill the momentum you'll need in order to succeed at your next stage of life. Lazy habits can stretch on for several months or years, and they can be hard to break once they've become entrenched. By not engaging in your remaining classes, some of the skills you'll need later on may start eroding. Some people eventually have no other choice than to pursue jobs for lazy people.

How Do You Prevent or Cure Senioritis?

Obviously, you're not a robot. It's foolish to think you can maintain a consistently high level of performance indefinitely. We all need to hit the chill button and relax from time to time, especially after a period of intense, pressure-filled work. So your motivation will ebb and flow. That's normal.

But if you want to avoid the negative consequences of losing your motivation during the final months of your senior year, then you'll need some beneficial strategies. After all, graduation is the only senioritis cure that's known to be almost universally effective. Until you reach that point, here are some tips that may help:

Acknowledge the problem-Don't ignore your feelings. If you begin to feel apathetic or less motivated, find people who will listen and help you understand why you're feeling that way. If your parents aren't good listeners, approach a close friend, a favorite teacher, or your school counselor. By talking about your feelings and admitting they exist, you'll gain greater self-awareness, which will put you on more stable footing.

Move forward with curiosity and gratitude-You probably have several people in your life who have provided support during your high school or college years (and still do). Why not thank them for being there for you? Gratitude is a natural energy booster. It can make you feel more confident, hopeful, and motivated. And when you combine it with a curious mindset, you'll feel more interested in what you get to learn down the home stretch.

Do some "spring cleaning"-After a few years of school, many students accumulate tons of clutter-both in their physical spaces and in their minds. But having too much clutter in your life can make you feel overwhelmed, weighed down, and lazy. So when you start feeling that way, it's a good idea to start getting rid of the stuff that's no longer useful. Then, simplify and re-organize everything. Recruit some help if you're having trouble getting started. De-cluttering can make you feel refreshed and renewed.

Make time for relaxation and self-reflection-When you're a student, it's easy to get so lost in everything you have to do that you no longer take moments to just breathe, let alone get to know yourself better. But being constantly busy can lead to exhaustion, fear, and a sense of disconnection. So it's important to give yourself some quality downtime every so often. Think about how much you've already accomplished. Imagine the future you want. And breathe deeply while appreciating the here and now.

Choose your priorities and make new memories-Figure out what's most important to you. It's perfectly OK to say no to certain things. You don't have to do everything. And your classes don't all have to be super challenging. So prioritize your classes, but choose some fun electives if given the opportunity. Also, scale back your extracurricular activities to only the ones you truly enjoy. In addition, make a list of things you'd like to try while you still have a chance, including things you'd like to do with your friends.

Study smarter-As a senior, your course load may feel overwhelming at times, but it doesn't have to stay that way. Now is the time to get serious about improving your study habits, especially if you're in high school. (Whatever you do now will carry over to your freshman year of college.) Start breaking everything down into smaller chunks. You only have to conquer one small goal at a time. Plan each week, making sure that everything you need to accomplish is clearly scheduled. Spread things out and try not to look too far ahead.

Take advantage of school-approved events for seniors-At many high schools, Senior Skip Day is an annual tradition. Most of a school's seniors will take the whole day off and have fun with friends instead of attending their classes. However, not all schools encourage this event. At many schools, students will be punished for participating in Senior Skip Day, and it can negatively impact their relationships with teachers. So if your school doesn't encourage that kind of event, then consider some alternatives. For example, many high schools organize their own off-site events for seniors. Some schools even offer early dismissal on certain days of the week for seniors who are in good academic standing.

Persist-Always remember to pace yourself. Your final weeks of school don't have to be a sprint to the finish line. However, by applying a consistent amount of effort, you'll start developing the kind of resilience that can pay off now and in the future. When you graduate, you'll feel proud knowing that you pushed through. Senioritis? Pfft.

Find Something to Be Really Motivated About

Nothing feels more energizing than having a great plan for the future. That's why a lot of students choose an education that's truly focused on the career they want. Career colleges and vocational schools are places where students are much less likely to be affected by senioritis as they approach graduation. In fact, students at these schools often feel motivated all the way through. So why not check out the possibilities for career-driven training in your area? Put your zip code into the school finder below to quickly discover awesome programs near you!

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A Disease That Only Strikes High School and College Seniors?

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Is senioritis real? Here are the answers that will make you see this affliction for what it truly is. Learn what kind of symptoms you should be looking for. Also, discover why senioritis happens and what it can do to your plans for the future.

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she teaches at least 3 grades, ask her why she thinks senioritis is a thing

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start with what is it, maybe some history about it

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she teaches sophomores and seniors, ask about if senioritis affects teachers

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he teaches all grades, ask him if he thinks senioritis affects more than just seniors

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do more of senioritis is definitely a thing for seniors but what about the other grades? teachers?