Things to do this year to help prepare you for college
Getting into college is a process, and it starts early in high school. Here are six things you can do your sophomore and junior years to help you along your journey.
1. Use summer to research college. Start thinking about schools to add to your interest list. Ask yourself: Which colleges have my major of interest? Should I attend in-state or out of-state? What type of experience do I want?
2. Connect with colleges. Check out college websites to to learn all the ways you can connect and learn more about them through virtual or in-person visit programs.
3. Explore your interests. Join a club or organization at school or in your community. You’ll be able to expand your experience and learn about your interests, helping you consider what you may want to join in college.
4. Upgrade your GPA. Take a look at your grades so far in high school. Have you improved in any areas? Have you excelled in some subjects? These might show your strengths, so consider taking an advanced course.
5. Connect with your counselor. Email, call or visit your college counselor to ask questions about which classes you should take your final years in high school, and how to best prep for the college application process.
6. Challenge yourself academically. Sign up for challenging courses, such as honors, college prep or even AP/IB courses. You’ll gain foundational knowledge you can use in college and may even begin building college credits.
Written by CU Boulder Office of Admissions
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