With a New Year always begins a new, fresh start. Woohoo? Self reflection is good-where is it that you need to improve? What is your plan of action to improve in these areas? List steps-baby steps-to help you attain our goals. Here are some NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS to keep in mind as you are preparing for your transition eventually out of high school.
GRADES
You know they matter; but, if you didi not do well your freshman year--that is OK! The admission's team looks for you to make improvements from that time in your life. What does that mean? They want to see an upward trend in your grades. Sure, you may have messed up but did you learn from it and grow? Did you improve and get better?
OUTSIDE READING
Sure, none of us read as much as we should. It is hard ot fit it in when there is always other things pulling at us. Sit still and read! Really? It is good for you to read others insights. It is good to have a goal of one extra reading each month. That's not too huge to accomplish but think....once each month that is 12 books you read before you begin 2016. Plus outside reading makes you a great conversationalist.
STANDARDIZED TESTS
If you are a sophomore or a junior - it is a great time to focus on these entrance tests. The longer your runway is to do well then the less stress you will have in attaining your goal. Remember just one or two extra points can mean several thousand dollars. There are several FREE test prep sites.
ACTIVITIES
Extra-curricular activiites-how do you involve yourself in the community? Where are you making a difference? Community service is of value to you-you grow and receive so much more but you also are making a difference. So make a plan to get involved.
COLLEGE APS
It is not toEo early for you juniors to start deciding which schools you want to apply to--start visiting those schools. This helps you decide more of what you want in your college experience. Where is it you want to spend after high school.
New year-new you. Let's make it a good one!!
