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Essential Preparation Tips for College: Steps for 8th and 9th Graders

Preparing for college starts in middle school! This guide highlights crucial steps for 8th and 9th graders to develop strong study habits, engage in clubs, and enhance language skills. Learn the importance of taking challenging courses, planning schedules, and participating in extracurricular activities. Explore your passions, and recognize the resources available like tutoring and the EXPLORE test to assess your strengths. Discover how to work with your school counselor to meet academic requirements and prepare for a successful transition to high school and beyond.

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Essential Preparation Tips for College: Steps for 8th and 9th Graders

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  1. Preparation Tips For College

  2. Steps to Take in 8th & 9th grade • Work on good study habits • Get involved in clubs and activities • Read a lot • Work on foreign language skills • Take challenging courses • Get up to speed • EXPLORE test • Explore and enjoy

  3. Study Habits and Getting Involved • Plan and Organize a Schedule • Study skills • Focus for high school courses • Develop leadership skills

  4. Reading and Foreign Language • Strengthens verbal, writing and critical thinking skills • Practice, practice, practice! • Required by colleges

  5. Take Challenging Courses • Preps for: • Advanced Placement Courses • High school classes • Continues building study skills • More opportunities to receive information on colleges and careers

  6. Get up to Speed • If you struggle in a specific area don’t be afraid to get help in it • Take advantage of tutoring and study/help sessions

  7. EXPLORE test • Test put together by ACT to provide insight to your academic strengths and weaknesses. • Test format:

  8. Explore & Enjoy • Find your passion and the subjects/activities that you like • Post Secondary Information Nights • Gear Up, Upward Bound, Talent Search • Research Choices after high school • 2 year schools - Certificate Programs • 4 year schools - Military • Employment

  9. Hathaway Scholarships * See Hathaway Academic Curriculum Requirements

  10. Success Curriculum for2011 & After Graduates • To be eligible, you need: • 4 years of math to include: Algebra 1, Geometry, & Algebra 2 • 4 years of approved science courses • 3 years of approved social studies courses • 4 years of language arts (English) • 2 years of the same foreign language* • Work with your counselor to make sure you will meet the requirements!!! • * For Hathaway Opportunity level, must meet foreign language proficiencies; 2 years not required

  11. College Prep Programs

  12. Benefits of College Prep Programs • Exceptional College Preparation • Scholarships • Make Lasting Connections • Built in Support System • Lifelong Memories and Friendships

  13. Questions?

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