9th and 10th Grade

Tips for 9th and 10th Grade College Bound Students

• Select a strong high school academic course of study — take tough courses!
• Develop strong study skills and time management techniques.
• Develop a reading plan that includes novels, newspapers, magazines, and nonfiction books. These activities build a strong vocabulary.
• Get involved in a wide variety of activities. Choose activities that show leadership and involvement. Participate in activities both inside and outside of school.
• Set up a filing system that keeps track of awards, honors, activities, volunteer work, employment, etc.  Include everything!
• Take the PSAT test.
• Start exploring college and major options — start thinking about geography, size of school, and why you want to go to college in general. What do you value?
• Plan meaningful summer activities such as internships related to future career ideas, volunteer work, summer classes, and arts/sports programs.
• Consider taking any SAT Subject Tests that your desired college might require.
• Begin visiting college campuses.
• Most importantly, keep those grades up!