Freshman Year - Check list
Get set for a great high school career. It's important to remember that what lies ahead is not just a four-year audition for college. Still, it will help later to think now about what admissions staffers will be looking for.
• Seek advice: Ask someone you trust to help you map out your classes. Grades are important in ninth grade. But rigor is really key, too, so don't just go for easy A's.
• Learn from teacher feedback: How many times have you groaned over a bad essay grade, then stuffed the paper into a binder without another thought? Instead, accept that C as constructive criticism, really read your teacher's comments and figure out how to do better.
• Read voraciously: Books, newspapers, magazines, blogs – choose what engages you and remember to look up unfamiliar words.
• Get involved: Not only are you developing talents and interests that will catch a college's eye, but also school is more fun when you have activities to look forward to.
Get set for a great high school career. It's important to remember that what lies ahead is not just a four-year audition for college. Still, it will help later to think now about what admissions staffers will be looking for.
• Seek advice: Ask someone you trust to help you map out your classes. Grades are important in ninth grade. But rigor is really key, too, so don't just go for easy A's.
• Learn from teacher feedback: How many times have you groaned over a bad essay grade, then stuffed the paper into a binder without another thought? Instead, accept that C as constructive criticism, really read your teacher's comments and figure out how to do better.
• Read voraciously: Books, newspapers, magazines, blogs – choose what engages you and remember to look up unfamiliar words.
• Get involved: Not only are you developing talents and interests that will catch a college's eye, but also school is more fun when you have activities to look forward to.
9th Grade College Readiness To Do List
* Select classes that are challenging and will prepare you for college. Your transcript and GPA plays an important role in college admission and your success in college.
* Meet with your counselor. Talk about your future plans and discuss career options.
* Take ‘Career Interest Survey’ in Naviance, discuss the results with your family.
* Visit your counselor to review your ‘Career Interest Survey’ result and get advice on how to move on.
* Get involved in school activities.
* Volunteer both in your school and community.
* Keep your agenda with homework assignments, deadlines and important events.
* Start a resume of your awards, achievements, leadership roles, work history and volunteer work.
* Begin thinking about colleges. Consider visiting nearby colleges while they are in session to get a feel for college life.
* Educate yourself and your parents about college costs, the scholarship process, and financial aid.
* Get ready to take PSAT Test, school will provide and administer on October 15th.
*Meet with your counselor to update your PGP, select endorsement elective courses and advanced courses according to your plans after high school.
* During the summer between 9th and 10th grade consider shadowing, participating in an internship, or volunteering.
College Counseling Department,
Harmony School of Business - Dallas
Commit yourself, expand your horizon, GO TO COLLEGE !!
* Select classes that are challenging and will prepare you for college. Your transcript and GPA plays an important role in college admission and your success in college.
* Meet with your counselor. Talk about your future plans and discuss career options.
* Take ‘Career Interest Survey’ in Naviance, discuss the results with your family.
* Visit your counselor to review your ‘Career Interest Survey’ result and get advice on how to move on.
* Get involved in school activities.
* Volunteer both in your school and community.
* Keep your agenda with homework assignments, deadlines and important events.
* Start a resume of your awards, achievements, leadership roles, work history and volunteer work.
* Begin thinking about colleges. Consider visiting nearby colleges while they are in session to get a feel for college life.
* Educate yourself and your parents about college costs, the scholarship process, and financial aid.
* Get ready to take PSAT Test, school will provide and administer on October 15th.
*Meet with your counselor to update your PGP, select endorsement elective courses and advanced courses according to your plans after high school.
* During the summer between 9th and 10th grade consider shadowing, participating in an internship, or volunteering.
College Counseling Department,
Harmony School of Business - Dallas
Commit yourself, expand your horizon, GO TO COLLEGE !!