alyssa kennedy
4y ago
Freshman who loves English class :)
If I Had To Do It All Over Again...
High School Edition:
SAT: I strongly feel if I was introduced to the material freshman year and then started studying the material sophomore year, my scores would have been significantly better. Invest in a good tutor or study program.
Start with a strong GPA freshman year: This is one thing that I did right, and want everyone to know. It is key to obtain a good GPA your freshman year, you won't have to stress yourself later down the road by taking crazy APs just for your GPA. It's easier to maintain.
Duel enrollment: Most high schools offer opportunities to students to earn college credits that can also count as high school credits. This is the most efficient use of your time. It's such a good feeling to go into college with credits, in comparison to starting at zero.
Take classes you're actually interested in: Taking classes that you're actually interested in can help you figure out what you potentially want to major in. A lot of people wait too long to do this, but you should start freshman year.
Run for a leadership position: This is one of the best things you can have on your college application. There are several clubs and organizations, with even more positions. If you want to stand out, this is a must.