Grades 9-12
It is important for students to know that you have to prepare early in your high school career for college — don't wait until your senior year arrives to hit the books. For both admission and scholarship purposes, many colleges look at students’ classes and cumulative grade point averages from 9th-12th grade.
Here are some tips and suggestions we have for students who are in 9th-12th grade:
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Get to know your high school guidance counselors; they are there to help you succeed and to make sure you are on the right track to get into college.
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Take the “college prep” curriculum at your high school.
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Take the ACT or SAT early and often while you are in high school; talk to your guidance counselors about ACT/SAT prep classes or materials.
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Visit college campuses early.
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Start thinking about what you want in a college. For instance, do you want to attend…
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a public or private college?
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a large, medium, or small college?
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a 2-year or 4-year college?
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a college located in a rural, urban, or suburban setting?
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a college that is close to home or far away?
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a college that has a diverse group of faculty, staff, and students?
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a college that offers a variety of educational opportunities (i.e. study away, service learning, student organizations, etc.)?
