Freshman To Do List:
TAKE NOTE OF WHAT HIGH SCHOOL OFFERS Talk to your child’s school counselor to make sure his/her high school course schedule is on a college prep track (CORE 40 or CORE 40 with Academic Honors Diploma). The courses a student takes in the 9th grade set the stage for 10th grade and beyond. Course selections in every year of high school are important. Find out about all the other courses offered in high school and take some. See what initially interests you and take these courses (above and beyond your core curriculum). Then grade these courses based on your interests, likes and your success. Take note of those courses in which you were successful and enjoyed. As you advance through high school, take additional courses related to this IT’S NEVER TOO EARLY TO THINK ABOUT COLLEGE AND COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH IT Just researching information about financing and financial aid for college at this early stage in high school is a wise choice, then you can prepare and plan accordingly. Just keep this information filed away until Junior year. Funding for college is important for students and parents. Check out these sites for more information on savings and how to fund for college: www.savingforcollege.com as well as www.salliemae.com. Although I provide these two, there are many more sites out there that might suit you. I found these to be more user-friendly. Additionally always visit www.fafsa.gov to get the most up-to-date information on dates and requirements such as tax paperwork, etc. Continue to put those extra dollars into the college fund & remember to do so wisely. Make a list of how you will/can pay for college GET INVOLVED!! Get involved in extra-curricular activities. Participation in clubs, athletic teams, music groups, journalism, etc. will be an important factor in many college admission decisions. Students should get involved in school life but NEVER to the point where it harms academics. |