At this point in high school, you are getting even closer to your future college. If you slacked off during your freshman year, this is the perfect opportunity to turn things around. Here are some tips to help you start preparing for college now.
1. Focus on your grades. If you let your grades slip during your freshman year, now is the time to undo this damage. You still have plenty of time to offset any bad grades, and can improve your overall average with just a little effort. Don’t wait for your next year to take this step, by then it will be too late to make any measurable difference.
2. Stay involved in your school. As you make more friends, it can be tempting to let involvement in your school or community slip. It’s a lot more fun to go out partying and shopping, but will these activities help you get into a good school? No, they won’t and you’ll be wasting time that could be spent preparing. A little fun is fine, but don’t let your grades slip. Keep involved in school productions and don’t be afraid to experiment in areas that you might not have been comfortable trying during your first year. For example, if you are focusing on athletics, don’t be afraid to add a drama course to broaden your horizons.
3. Keep in touch with your counselor. This is a vital step in planning for your future. They will able to advise you on course you need to make sure that you qualify for certain schools or they can help you figure out which areas of study you need to focus on. Although there are a lot of students, you are important too and your counselor is there to help you make the most out of your opportunities.
4. Start thinking about a major. At this point in your life, you should be able to start thinking about what you want your future to be. Do you want to be a lawyer or an artist? Discuss your choices with your guidance counselor so that they can recommend courses that will further your goals.
Your sophomore year is a pivotal year in your high school career. This is where many students take a wrong turn. Stay on top of your college plan and don’t let it slip.
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