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Get ready for college - 11th 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:
- Check with your school counselor to make sure you are taking classes that meet or exceed college admissions requirements, including algebra II or advanced math, and English.
- Aim for top grades - they are especially important during your junior and senior years.
- Register and take the PSAT, a practice exam for the SAT.
- Focus your energy on developing your academic record, but understand that colleges will look at what you do outside of the classroom as well.
- If taking advanced placement (AP) courses, register to take the AP exams in the spring. Scoring well on the tests will give you college credit for those courses!
- Start to think about taking college entrance exams, such as the SAT or ACT. Learn more about the ACT by visiting www.actstudent.org. You can register for the SAT at www.collegeboard.com. Your school counselor can provide more details as well.
- Prepare for the SAT, SAT II, or ACT by reviewing test preparation books with sample questions. Your guidance office may have free preparation booklets.
- Attend “Destination College,” the free statewide college planning event held every March for high school juniors and their parents. Visit www.destinationcollege.org for details.
- Get to know the colleges you are considering. Think about how each college fits your strengths and interests, your values and expectations.
Families:
- Visit one or more of USNH’s colleges/universities. Contact the campus admissions office to schedule a tour and information session.
- Attend college information programs and meet with college/university representatives when they visit your student’s high school.
- Attend “Destination College” with your student. This is a free statewide college planning event held every March for juniors and their parents. Visit www.destinationcollege.org for details.
- Call the Center for College Planning at NHHEAF (1-800-525-2577, ext. 119) for help with any questions relating to the college process. Or make a FREE appointment with a college counselor.
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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