Preparing for College
Print out a college preparation checklist
Checklists were provided by the GEAR UP Program
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9th Grade
Students:
- Meet with your guidance/college counselors to review your four-year academic plan. Request to be placed in challenging courses to expand your knowledge and stretch your mind and that satisfy college admission requirements.
- Choose elective courses that interest you and that meet college admission requirements such as music, art or theater. Continue your study of a world language.
- Focus on your class work, homework and school projects. Continue to build upon the study skills that you used in middle school.
- Participate in school orientation to learn about the different activities available at your high school. Academics should be your focus, but it is important to have a balanced high school experience.
- Get involved in your new academic community by participating in student organizations, athletics and community service events.
Families:
- Continue to support and encourage your student by staying involved in their education.
- Attend school meetings and events with your student.
- Maintain regular contact with your student's teachers and guidance/college counselor.
- Review your student's four-year academic plan to make sure that you both understand and agree to the courses that have been planned.
Information on this page was provided by the College Success Foundation.