Freshman
Planning for College
- Build a flexible schedule allowing for study time, extracurricular activities, and your other interests. Use a daytimer, calendar or electronic organizer to help you get organized.
- Get involved only in extracurricular activities that you have a genuine interest in and those to which you are willing to make the necessary time commitment.
- Make a four-year schedule of classes that increases your eligibility to attend the college of your choice.
- Start developing a resume by keeping a portfolio of your accomplishments, awards, honors, and community leadership.
- Take your parents with you to talk to your counselor about your interests, post-secondary possibilities, and career information.
- Find out about summer jobs and how to gain the skills necessary to obtain one. Look into volunteer opportunities that will expand your experience and skills.
Come by the counseling office if you have any questions.