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As a freshman, what can I DO to prepare for life after SJV?
As a freshman, what can I DO to prepare for life after SJV?
The road to college starts now! There are many things you can do during your freshman year to make sure you are ready for college and beyond.
Since colleges look at your accomplishments from ALL four years of high school, you don’t want to wait until junior or senior year to start thinking about your GPA and college admissions.
FALL:
FALL:
Meet your guidance counselor
Get involved in extracurricular activities
Enroll in the appropriate college-prep classes
Study hard and get good grades
Start off on the right foot with your grades
WINTER:
WINTER:
Explore your interests and possible careers - check out the Career Assessment on SCOIR
Discuss your skills and interests with your guidance counselor
Consider a college savings plan and add to an existing one if you have already have one started
Start thinking about the classes you want to take next year
SPRING:
SPRING:
Getting involved: Continue to build your credentials: Keep track of your extracurricular awards, community service achievements, and anything else you participate in
Begin learning about college
Meet with your counselor to discuss your plans for sophomore year and pick your classes
Search for summer internship opportunities
SUMMER:
SUMMER:
Read! Did you know one of the best ways to raise your SAT score is to read regularly!
Continue to build your resume: Explore volunteer opportunities, leadership experiences or summer programs. Summer jobs are also a great way to gain experience and learn new things.
YouScience is a new tool on Scoir.com – lots of fun quizzes which will help guide you in finding the right majors and career paths.
In preparation for taking the SAT/ACT in your junior year, start studying and taking practice tests. KhanAcademy.org is a personalized, free resource offering online courses and tests.
Start navigating Scoir.com and completing the “My Profile” section. You can also research colleges and go on virtual campus tours.
Prospective Division I and Division II athletes – Register online www.ncaaclearinghouse.net.
Join Raise.Me and add your accomplishments from high school. Eventually, when you apply to college, your high school accomplishments will earn you scholarship money.
It’s never too early to tour a college campus. If you find yourself with some free time near a college campus, go on an official admissions tour or even just walk around on your own.
Your first opportunity to apply for National Honor Society is the beginning of junior year. Check the SJV website over the summer for NHS applications requirements. Typically students must be well-rounded with a strong GPA, leadership roles and community service.
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