Are You Prepared For a Successful College Year
BY
Sadiq A
© Copyright 2020 Sadiq A - All rights reserved.
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Table of Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1 – As A Freshman You Can…
1. Plan Your High School Curriculum
2. Discuss the next four years with your counselor
3. Join clubs and extracurricular activities
4. Discuss college financing with your parents
5. Take virtual college campus tours
6. Volunteer over the summer
7. Learn to type
Chapter 2 – As A Sophomore You Can…
8. Come up with a list of potential colleges
9. Take on a leadership role in a club
10. Talk with your teachers and counselors regularly.
11. Research the standardized tests required for college admissions
12. Attend preparatory classes for the SAT or the ACT
13. Sign up for www.fastweb.com
14. Go to college fairs
Chapter 3 – As A Junior You Can…
15. Take AP classes.
16. Take the PSAT
17. Begin your search for scholarship and financial aid money
18. Take the SAT
19. Visit colleges on your list
20. Get brochures and applications from your choice colleges
21. Apply for scholarships
Chapter 4 – As A Senior You Can…
22. Request recommendation letters from teachers and counselors
23. Set up a tentative college cost budget.
24. Write your applications essays
25. Send off your applications
26. Schedule interviews with prospective colleges
27. Fill out the FAFSA
28. Select your school
29. Keep housing and financial aid deadlines in order
Chapter 5 – The Summer Before College…
30. Get a job
31. Make time for friends
32. Make time for yourself
33. Make sure you have all the information you need from the college
34. Attend a summer workshop
35. Register for classes
36. Call your roommate and get to know them
37. Decide who’s bringing what
Bonus – Packing For The Dorms
The Essentials
Toiletries
Clothing
Bedding
Food
Things To Buy
Electronics
Appliances
School Supplies
For Your Health
Storage
For Laundry
Décor
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As a freshman in high school, you may just be getting used to the idea of being in high school, but you should also start thinking about your college career. It may seem like a lot of pressure, but today’s academic environment is very competitive, so it’s a good idea to get ahead start.
The focus of your freshman year should be on laying the groundwork for what is to come. You will need to plan out your curriculum so it meets the standards of most colleges, stay in touch with your teachers, counselors and parents and try to become an involved student.
Now, without further adieu, let us begin the ways you can prepare for college during your freshman year.
You can’t wait to decide the classes you’ll take your senior year until your senior year. Since many colleges have stringent curriculum requirements for high school students, you need to plan ahead in order to stay in the game.