Here is a list of items to get YOU started:
Save money–put aside $10 every week specifically for college. If you do this every week for 4 years, you will have about $2000 saved and will have learned about managing money and perhaps a bank account.
Ten things you like doing- create a list of 10 things you like to do. By doing this early, you can start to evaluate which clubs and organizations you would like to be involved with. It will also help you keep accurate records of your involvement.
Anticipate the future– looking to the future will be important for 9th graders. If you start looking for summer opportunities like internships, camps, college courses, volunteer positions, you can be prepared for completing potential applications. You should also begin creating a high school plan that includes required classes and ideas for courses you may want to explore in school.
Read everyday- read daily for 30 minutes in addition to studying and doing homework. You will create a habit that will prepare you for timed reading sections on tests. Also, students who read more are more articulate!
Early preparedness can only benefit students as you embark on the college process. High school course options are often determined in ninth grade. Involvement in the community also begins early, the sooner 9th graders can begin these processes, the more prepared for college you will be!
Save money–put aside $10 every week specifically for college. If you do this every week for 4 years, you will have about $2000 saved and will have learned about managing money and perhaps a bank account.
Ten things you like doing- create a list of 10 things you like to do. By doing this early, you can start to evaluate which clubs and organizations you would like to be involved with. It will also help you keep accurate records of your involvement.
Anticipate the future– looking to the future will be important for 9th graders. If you start looking for summer opportunities like internships, camps, college courses, volunteer positions, you can be prepared for completing potential applications. You should also begin creating a high school plan that includes required classes and ideas for courses you may want to explore in school.
Read everyday- read daily for 30 minutes in addition to studying and doing homework. You will create a habit that will prepare you for timed reading sections on tests. Also, students who read more are more articulate!
Early preparedness can only benefit students as you embark on the college process. High school course options are often determined in ninth grade. Involvement in the community also begins early, the sooner 9th graders can begin these processes, the more prepared for college you will be!
