Tips for 9^th and 10^th grade college bound students

• Select a strong high school academic course of study – take tough courses!


• Develop strong study skills and time management techniques.


• Develop a reading plan that includes novels, newspapers, magazines, and nonfiction books. These activities build a strong vocabulary.


• Get involved in a wide variety of activities. Choose activities that show leadership and involvement. Participate in activities both inside and outside of school.


• Set up a filing system that keeps track of awards, honors, activities, volunteer work, employment etc. Include everything!


• Take the PLAN and PSAT tests.


• Start exploring college and major options – start thinking about geography, size of school, and why you want to go to college in general? What do you value?


• Plan meaningful summer activities such as internships related to future career ideas, volunteer work, summer classes, and arts/sports programs.


• Consider taking the SAT II tests when you finish a college prep subject area such as Biology or World History.


• Most importantly, keep those grades up!

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