College Prep Advice.pdf

Take care of academics by learning to "do school" to the best ability, building a record that shows a positive trend in grades. Stay in math classes for four years, take at least three years of lab sciences, social studies, and foreign language, and challenge yourself by taking classes outside your comfort zone. Get to know teachers, ask for help, and take their advice on course progression.

Focus on quality over quantity in extracurricular activities, taking risks to discover new interests and investing in meaningful activities. Use summers to explore new activities and enrich yourself. Community service and leadership are valuable, but should be genuine and self-motivated.

Be kind, participate in class, and show appreciation to those who help. Avoid risky actions and ensure actions reflect the person you want to be. Don't prioritize standardized test prep over studying and extracurricular activities.

Read widely, give best effort in classes, and understand yourself and strengths. Think about actions and how they affect others. Prioritize quality over quantity, and cultivate authentic interests and self-motivation to learn. Enjoy high school years and time with family and friends.