Freshman Orientation - Warrick County School Corporation
Freshman Orientation - Warrick County School Corporation
Freshman Orientation - Warrick County School Corporation
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Checklist for <strong>Freshman</strong> Year<br />
• Build strong academic skills by taking challenging courses. Colleges like to see<br />
challenging courses on your transcript, even if you get lower grades in them<br />
• Develop good study habits, study hard, and get good grades<br />
• Read as much as you can this year - it will make you a better thinker and improve<br />
your vocabulary<br />
• Participate in extra-curricular activities - many colleges consider talent and leadership<br />
• Visit the Guidance Office for career and college information<br />
• Develop a 4-year academic plan<br />
• Document community service activities<br />
• Begin preparing a resume<br />
• Find out what high school courses colleges require<br />
• Research NCAA requirements if you want to play sports in college<br />
www.ncaaclearinghouse.org<br />
• Save money for college<br />
• Use your summer to participate in fun learning opportunities like career camps and<br />
summer courses
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