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So, you're in your FIRST year of high school!
So, you're in your FIRST year of high school!
While you can't really apply to college right this second, there ARE some really important things that you can be doing to prepare for college NOW. Preparation is truly a four-year process!
While you can't really apply to college right this second, there ARE some really important things that you can be doing to prepare for college NOW. Preparation is truly a four-year process!
THINK AHEAD.
THINK AHEAD.
EVERY. YEAR. COUNTS.
EVERY. YEAR. COUNTS.
Students apply to college with their cumulative grade point average from grades 9 through 11. Every final grade shows up on the transcript sent to colleges, including enrichment classes! SCHOOL is YOUR FULL-TIME JOB.
EVERY. DAY. COUNTS.
EVERY. DAY. COUNTS.
Mastery of skills, especially in math and English, will be measured by standardized testing like the SAT or ACT, long after you finish learning it in class. You'll take the PSAT in October, which will help tell us how much you've retained from 9th grade.
EVERY. MOMENT. COUNTS.
EVERY. MOMENT. COUNTS.
Positive community contributions, in and outside the classroom, show up in teacher recommendations, as powerful essay topics, and on a resume. Look for ways to demonstrate your unique leadership style -- whether that means taking an upfront role, leading silently by example, or somewhere in between. God made you to be you!
EXPLORE.
EXPLORE.
WHO AM I? What are your greatest strengths? What brings you joy? Try new things! Spend quality time practicing your passions. Get involved in your local community. Service to others never goes to waste!
WHERE SHOULD I GO? Go visit local colleges to sort out your preferences, to see what opportunities are available! You'll start to see what you like, dislike, prefer, and hope for in a college experience!
STRETCH.
STRETCH.
TAKE THE MOST CHALLENGING CLASSES, FOR YOU. For some this may mean applying to take that challenging honors class, or seeking to get more help to get caught up in difficult courses. For others, this means looking for options outside the school, including at the local community college.
DEDICATE TIME TO LEARN TOUGH MATERIAL. Getting a passing grade in a class doesn't always mean that you've mastered the material. If those skills and concepts show up on future tests or in higher level courses, can you easily demonstrate your basic understanding of them? Aim to master the material, not just pass.
SAT/ACT Preparation
SAT/ACT Preparation
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Use this form to put your request or reminder on Mrs. C-R's to-do list! This form populates a to-do list item in a spreadsheet and will prove to be way better than an email that gets buried in her inbox!
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