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Get ready for college - 7th Grade
Students:
- At the beginning of the school year, ask your school counselor to help you select classes which will prepare you for college.
- Try to take challenging courses and work to earn good grades.
- Consider joining a club, team, or other activity offered at your school or in your community.
- Keep up on your reading! Remember, your school and local libraries have a lot to offer.
- Keep a journal to develop good writing skills.
Families:
- Continue or start saving for college. Even a few dollars a week will impress upon your student the importance of making a commitment to get a college education. Visit www.fidelity.com/uniqueto find out about New Hampshire’s “UNIQUE College Savings Program” administered by Fidelity Investments.
- Help your student find ways to earn money (like babysitting, yard work, odd jobs), so she/he can start saving part of the earnings for college. The smallest amounts add up over time!
- Take your student to athletic events, cultural events, or other activities at a local college to expose her/him to a campus environment.
What Skills Will Help Me to Succeed?
Reading, writing, math, and science form the foundation on which to build your knowledge and expand your mind. It’s important to master the skills in these areas in middle school, as they will give you the tools you need to succeed in high school, college, and beyond.
- Reading: 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 profession. Practice good research and writing techniques. Get feedback and give yourself plenty of time to rewrite and edit your writing assignments to do the best job possible.
- Making Calculations: In today’s technological world, having an understanding of math is a must. Progressing from basic math in seventh grade to Algebra to geometry, calculus, and trigonometry in high school will give you the tools to open your mind to new ways of thinking and problem solving. And don’t get frustrated or give up if some things are harder than others—persistence is the key to success!
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