Students,

As you prepare to register for 10th grade please take a minute and read this article. It may help in the decision process! 

COLLEGE PLANNING TIMETABLE

 WHAT SHOULD WE DO ABOUT COLLEGE, AND WHEN?

 Grade 9

 Reach your potential by taking the most rigorous courses at your comfort level (AP/Honors)

 Students and parents may talk with their counselor about future plans (the next four years of high school, college, career).  However, parents should be careful not to micro manage their children in an attempt to create the “perfect” college applicant.  Each student should be allowed to grow at his or her own pace, and some courses or activities may be inappropriate for an individual student. 

 Explore opportunities to get involved in non-academic programs such as clubs, sports, community service and part-time employment.  Colleges and universities like to see that you are able to balance schoolwork with extra-curricular activities. 

 The counselor will meet with students during classroom guidance to discuss the elements of a McGill-Toolen transcript and begin working on a resume by filling out “Brag Sheets”. Keep a folder at home where you note academic honors, volunteer work, clubs, activities, athletics, athletic awards, etc.

 As summer approaches, remember that any camps or special programs are an asset and can be included on the resume. See your counselor for information on various opportunities.

 Research colleges to begin searching for your best fit! Visit college web sites and search on-line (CollegeData.com, Collegeboard.org)

 Start a College Search Folder. Include any information that you find on potential schools.

 Read, Read, Read.  It makes you smarter!!!

 Volunteer

 All students with disabilities need to be certain that a current (no more than 3 years old) testing report is on file at the school. The history is needed to apply for extended time on the ACT.