Top Seniors Selection Process The Charlotte Post staff and Top Seniors Selection Committee would like to thank each school and senior for participating in this year's Top Seniors contest. Narrowing the field to a Senior of the Year and Rurmer-up was a difficult task yet again. The panel arrives at its decision using a 20-point system. Each candidate receives points for their weighted grade point average (GPA), class rank, extracurricular activities, school and community activities, and an essay. This publication also showcases top seniors who score below the senior of the year and runner-up. Those are our Seniors of Merit, who have a minimum GPA of 3.25. This way, all academic achievers are recognized in the publica tion. For rising seniors and their parents, the 2007 Top Seniors program kicks off in January. Contact your school officials for this information.