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Get ready for college - 9th Grade
Grades and Classes Are Just Part of the Equation
Steps you can take outside the classroom at each grade level to get ready for college.
Students:
- Visit a school counselor in the guidance office to learn about resources for homework help, career exploration, and college planning.
- Work with your counselor to set up a four-year plan for your classes.
- Take challenging and fun courses that will satisfy USNH college/university admissions requirements.
- Do your best and don’t put things off until the last minute. Take time for social stuff, but make time for school as well.
- Look into extracurricular activities at school, as well as community service opportunities—you’ll grow so much from the experience of getting involved. Plus, colleges like students who are active in and out of the classroom.
Families:
- Attend back-to-school nights and meet with school counselors and teachers to get information about the courses your student needs to take that best prepare her/him for college.
- Take your student to athletic and cultural events, or other activities at a local college to expose her/him to a campus environment.
- Start or continue saving for college. Even a few dollars a week will impress upon your student the importance of making a commitment to get a college education. Check out 529 savings plans. New Hampshire’s plan, called UNIQUE, is managed by Fidelity Investments: www.fidelity.com/unique.
- Continue to stay involved in your student’s homework and progress in school by checking her/his work daily.
What Skills Will Help Me to Succeed?
Reading, writing, math, and science form the foundation of your education. It is important to master the skills in these areas, as they will give you the tools you need to succeed in college and beyond.
- Reading: Literature, fiction, and nonfiction—(and lots of it!) helps to improve vocabulary, verbal skills, and writing ability.
- Writing: Expressing yourself well is important in every field. Practice good research and writing techniques. Get feedback and give yourself plenty of time to rewrite and edit your assignments.
- Making Calculations: Having an understanding of math and science in today’s technological world is a must. Progressing from basic math to algebra, geometry, calculus, and trigonometry will give you the tools to new ways of thinking and problem solving.
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