Advice for freshmen

 

  • Concentrate on doing your best on your schoolwork, establishing a high GPA/numeric average.  Your grade point average will be a key determinant in your college choice.
  • Take seriously and do your best on your PSAT.  Your test scores on these types of tests will be another major determinant in your college choice.
  • Do your best quality of work on all assignments, tests, quizzes, projects, etc. and be prepared each day to be fully engaged in classes
  • Seek a tutor if it will help you learn faster.
  • Seek out clubs, organizations, and projects of interest.
  • Read a variety of books regularly; read more books than just the required reading at school.  Ask your teachers, youth pastor, parents, etc. for ideas about good books.
  • Perform community service on a regular basis; many scholarships depend on it.  Keep a record of when, where, and how many hours.