Initiate academic character: study daily; be punctual; ask questions; talk with teachers; raise your hand in class; be assertive; challenge yourself; don’t whine; take control of your learning experience; seek a tutor if you need one.
Take the PSAT9 in October to better understand your academic skills/abilities and gain familiarity with college admissions tests.
Evaluate your four year plan to remain competitive for college admissions.
Build your resume in the Naviance Family Connection.
Arrange an appointment with your counselor to discuss academic planning for college.
Talk with family members and teachers about the colleges they attended.
Apply what you learn in one course to other courses you are taking. Improve problem solving skills.
read! Read! READ! Reading a wide variety of literature is the #1 factor in improving verbal skills.