High school is an important time in one's life because it sets the stage for the next step, college. A student's achievement in high school is determined by a combination of his or her studying, involvement, and planning, which is necessary for consideration by most reputable colleges. These guidelines for preparing for college can help provide students with a general idea of what's needed.
In the freshman year, students will most likely be preoccupied with this exciting new environment that is high school, and not too concerned about college which may seem a long way off. However it is still important for them to keep this is mind as their ultimate destination and start giving thought to it. Meeting with one's guidance counselor is the best way to establish one's preferred stream of study and select the necessary courses.
Some students will have a definite idea of which program they want to study, while others may need some guidance in this area. Counselors can help students devise a four-year schedule which includes a good balance of subjects, both mandatory courses required for earning one's diploma, and those which are considered prerequisites by many colleges.
Academic accomplishment is very important, but it is also beneficial for students to participate in extracurricular activities. School involvement such as sports, or contributing to the school yearbook or newspaper, as well as volunteering with outside organizations all show dedication and the ability to manage time effectively. This is valued on applications by many colleges.
If a student is to be eligible to apply to the best educational institutions, he or she must meet minimum grade point average requirements. A high cumulative GPA is the product of being a good note-taker, attentiveness in class, and studying the necessary number of hours each week. It's best to start developing excellent study and work skills in high school to prepare for the much busier and larger college classes down the road.
In about the sophomore year, students should seriously start looking at the particular colleges which offer programs they are interested in. Not only is it necessary to get informed about the academic programs available, but also the other aspects of college life such as housing, tuition, financial aid, books, and scholarships. It's not too soon to start planning ahead with regards to these details, and it may be a good time to start a school savings fund.
Students also need to start preparing to write their SAT, PSAT, or ACT in their junior or senior year of high school. Most colleges require students to write these aptitude tests, and in the case of some particular programs a minimum score is required. Guides and preparatory classes are available to help students perform well on these tests.
Before college application time rolls around in the beginning or middle of senior year, students should make a point of visiting the campuses of the schools they are interested in, if possible, to make sure it is a good fit for them. Colleges have admission deadlines so students must ensure that they have met all requirements and have the necessary information prepared before these dates. It is also advisable for students to make a copy of all related documentation for their own records.
In the freshman year, students will most likely be preoccupied with this exciting new environment that is high school, and not too concerned about college which may seem a long way off. However it is still important for them to keep this is mind as their ultimate destination and start giving thought to it. Meeting with one's guidance counselor is the best way to establish one's preferred stream of study and select the necessary courses.
Some students will have a definite idea of which program they want to study, while others may need some guidance in this area. Counselors can help students devise a four-year schedule which includes a good balance of subjects, both mandatory courses required for earning one's diploma, and those which are considered prerequisites by many colleges.
Academic accomplishment is very important, but it is also beneficial for students to participate in extracurricular activities. School involvement such as sports, or contributing to the school yearbook or newspaper, as well as volunteering with outside organizations all show dedication and the ability to manage time effectively. This is valued on applications by many colleges.
If a student is to be eligible to apply to the best educational institutions, he or she must meet minimum grade point average requirements. A high cumulative GPA is the product of being a good note-taker, attentiveness in class, and studying the necessary number of hours each week. It's best to start developing excellent study and work skills in high school to prepare for the much busier and larger college classes down the road.
In about the sophomore year, students should seriously start looking at the particular colleges which offer programs they are interested in. Not only is it necessary to get informed about the academic programs available, but also the other aspects of college life such as housing, tuition, financial aid, books, and scholarships. It's not too soon to start planning ahead with regards to these details, and it may be a good time to start a school savings fund.
Students also need to start preparing to write their SAT, PSAT, or ACT in their junior or senior year of high school. Most colleges require students to write these aptitude tests, and in the case of some particular programs a minimum score is required. Guides and preparatory classes are available to help students perform well on these tests.
Before college application time rolls around in the beginning or middle of senior year, students should make a point of visiting the campuses of the schools they are interested in, if possible, to make sure it is a good fit for them. Colleges have admission deadlines so students must ensure that they have met all requirements and have the necessary information prepared before these dates. It is also advisable for students to make a copy of all related documentation for their own records.
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