Tuesday, July 19, 2011

High School Advice

High school is now a blur to me, what I learned and who were in my classes  all four years are now meshed into one. But here's my advice.
Freshmen:
  • Everyone who is starting this year with you, entering into a new school and meeting new people, is just as nervous as you; remember that.
  • Keep your priorities straight; your grades are important. How you do now reflects on what the rest of your high school career. Start off well.
  • Each semester you start with a 4.0 or 5.0 depending on where you're from; try to keep it that way as best as possible.
  • Don't be afraid to make new friends and befriend the teachers.
  • Don't stop in the middle of hallways, please move to the side if you want to talk to your friends
  • Join clubs and any activities that interest you; if you're school doesn't have something you're interested, see if you can make your own club with your friends
  • Try to stay out of drama
  • Boyfriends and Girlfriends aren't as important as you may think; stick with your friends for awhile, they tend to last longer
  • Look into standard college requirements
Sophomores and Juniors:
  • If you didn't do well freshman year, it's not too late to change that
  • Prepare yourself for the PSAT or SAT or ACT if you decide to take it
  • Volunteer or start working
  • Don't forget to get involved in school and outside of school
  • Don't be a bully, stop bullying
  • Be Drama Free if possible
  • Focus on yourself and your grades
  • Don't worry too much about what others think but what you think of yourself. Like who you are!
  • Start looking into colleges: Take Tours and Figure out what you want in a college
Seniors:
  • Look into scholarships and grants
  • Apply for colleges: 2 dream, 2 reality, 2 back up is the way to go
  • Make the most of the year
  • Go to as many school events as possible; dances, sports games, activities, fund raisers, etc
  • Talk to old friends, friends you met your freshman or sophomore year but haven't really talked or hung out with
  • If you're unsure what to do after high school, talk to your school counselor
  • Focus on you and don't feel too pressured
That's my basic advice. If you have any advice to add on please feel free to comment!
Have Fun and Relax!
Be Beautiful For You!

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