Freshmen

Freshman Year

Get good grades (A's and B's, no D's or F's)
Turn in projects and other assignments on time
Choose courses that will challenge you (Honors)
Meet with your counselor to discuss your personal plans
Look at your gradebook for each course and verify that grades are accurate
Utilize before school/lunch/ and after school tutoring (Hour Power) for Academic Support
Introduce yourself to the College Representatives that visit the campus, even if you think you might not want to apply there.
Start thinking about career paths and college (see career preparation section)
Develop your brand, Join clubs and participate in sports
Create profiles for college/career websites: www.cacareerzone.organd www.csumentor.edu
Volunteer in the community
Attend College fairs (see NACAC website for dates/locations)
Create your portfolio (include your resume and sample work)
Add SAT/ACT question of the day to your phone or your email. It is never too early to get started on this!
Visit universities nearby or take virtual tours.
Apply to scholarships. You will not find too many as a ninth grader but they are out there!