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Be aware of your academic progress. Learn how GPA
is calculated
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Learn to type and word process (at a minimum), and
improve your ability to take notes and prepare for exams
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Become involved in a wide variety of activities. Develop
your interest in extra-curricular and community activities. Colleges
look for students who are involved, who have a highly developed talent
or skill, and who have attained leadership positions.
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Complete an Individual Academic Career Plan.
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Create a personal file or portfolio that contains
copies of your report cards, certificates presented to you, lists
of awards and honors you receive, and lists of all school and community
clubs/organizations including all offices you hold.
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Inform your counselor that you are planning to attend
college and that your schedule of classes must include college preparatory
courses.
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Get in the habit of reviewing admission requirements
for the colleges you might consider upon graduation. Make certain
the courses you have chosen and the academic level are consistent
with these requirements.
Spring
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Review your 4-year high school plan with your counselor
to select the most appropriate courses for your sophomore year.
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Review literature available on preparing for college
entrance exam: PSAT, SAT I and SAT II (www.collegeboard.com) and ACT
(www.act.org)
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Read selected books from a college-bound book list.
See your librarian or English teacher for this information.
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Attend classes to prepare you for the PSAT.
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Plan meaningful activities for the summer.
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Begin exploring financial aid for college. Start
and maintain a savings account.
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Look for summer enrichment programs held on college
campuses. Colleges look for students who use their summers to develop
themselves academically and socially.
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Volunteer, Volunteer, Volunteer!!!
Summer
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Visit colleges on your family vacations
