Looking ahead to the new year, we created a wish list of college prep activities for high school students to consider. Often, we only focus on seniors in high school and the prep work they need to do to apply for college. Truth be told, college prep and planning can (and should) occur as early as the freshman year in high school. Tune in as Elizabeth and Chris get together and share out key action items freshmen, sophomores and juniors should do to prepare them for the college application process.
Key action items to consider this next year based on your high school grade:
- 9th graders - consider course selection for your sophomore year. Which classes will you take to set yourself up for key classes during your junior and senior year? Get involved in some clubs and organizations. Attend games and events. Pro tip: Show initiative and start your own club.
- 10th graders - we are getting a little more serious now with college prep. Cultivate habits for success such as time management and self advocacy. If you are struggling in class, don’t just sit there, get help. Get a part-time job to gain skills and perspective. Consider dual enrollment classes for next year to gain college credit while still in high school. Next fall is your time to start taking the SAT and ACT.
- 11 graders - believe it or not, it's almost a little late to start your college prep. This is the time to really focus on SAT and ACT test-taking and scores. Do you need test prep? Get that now. College visits should be on the horizon as well. Do research on the college before visiting so you are prepared and know what to ask.
The Admissions Club Podcast is your one-stop shop for all things college admissions, complete with a nostalgic 80s playlist and Gen X vibes. It’s hard to believe that we’ve traded in scrunchies and Bruce Springsteen posters for walking our kids through the college admissions process! But, I’m here to share my 25 years of higher education experience, with 10 years of direct college admissions experience, with you and your student so you don’t have to walk it alone.
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The Admissions Club Podcast is your one-stop shop for all things college admissions, complete with a nostalgic 80s playlist and Gen X vibes. It’s hard to believe that we’ve traded in scrunchies and Bruce Springsteen posters for walking our kids through the college admissions process! But, we are here to share our experience in higher education and direct college admissions with you and your student so you don’t have to walk it alone.
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