In order to get ready for college, the following is a list of things students can do to start getting ready for college. Something students aren’t really ready for when they become freshman:
- Get a job on campus if you can – make a little extra money, demonstrate your work ethic, and learn to juggle responsibility. Begin putting money aside for college emergencies or when you need a little extra for entertainment.
- Ask your parents how they handled college and what tips they recommend for you.
- Think about what you like to do and think about careers you might be interested in. If you are not sure, you can research future jobs on the Internet from the government websites. Still not sure, maybe volunteer or get a job doing something you might like.
- Take school seriously. Work hard, learn as much as you can and do your homework every day. The better you do in college, the more you learn, the easier it will be to get a job you like.
- Get involved in extracurricular activities that will help you in your studies. Join clubs related to your interests, participate in sports, music, get active in student council or campus activities. Companies looking for people to hire, look for those with experience in coordinating events or projects.
- Read, read and read some more! No matter how much you read, how well or how fast you read now, you should improve in each area. Read everything that interests you so you become able to read and comprehend material, as the makes it easier to take the tests.
- Develop extracurricular activities and volunteerism as they are highly valued by scholarship committees, and by employers.
- Spend a lot of time on campuses. Call and visit your counselor often and ask them to guide you through the choosing the appropriate classes. This will help you focus on what you really need to graduate.
- Stay off drugs, stay out of trouble and focus – employers really do care about this stuff.
