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Your freshman year sets the foundation for everything that follows. Aim for strong grades in every class, challenge yourself with honors coursework, get involved in extracurriculars, lean on your counselor, and put your summer to good use.
Start your high school career off strong by aiming to do well in all your classes.
If you are not in honors or gifted and talented classes, look into transferring into them.
Make the effort to engage in extracurricular activities and join clubs.
Meet with your guidance counselor to ask pertinent questions about preparing for college.
Prepare for a productive summer in between 9th and 10th grade where you can volunteer or get an internship.
The Classroom provides honest, relatable, step-by-step guidance for high schoolers applying to college and first-time undergraduate students.
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