Making the Most of your High School Experience: Advice for 8th -11th Grade Students
It’s not too early to begin planning for college. In fact, underclassmen are in a good position because they have time to resolve to take their school work seriously and to research their college options.
Most high school seniors will tell you they regret not doing their best in every class, thus earning average or below average grades. Many college scholarships require a minimum 3.0 or 3.25 GPA. Realizing as a senior that your GPA is too low for admission to the college of your choice, or too low to qualify for an important scholarship can be very disappointing. Commit to doing your best in all of your classes so that every opportunity is available to you as a senior.
Test scores are another important part of your high school career. The more core classes you take, the more you’ll learn, and the more prepared you’ll be for the ACT and other tests. High scores on these tests might earn you a scholarship, and they will definitely determine which college you’ll get accepted to. When selecting next year’s classes, you’ll benefit from a rigorous course load that prepares you for the ACT and your freshman year of college.
