5 Tips For Freshman To Successfully Prepare For College
Welcome back!
This is the second installment in our six-part blog series leading up to the highly anticipated YouTube live presentation, "High School Roadmap: Designing a High School Curriculum for College Triumphs." If you're just joining us, we encourage you to check out the first blog in this series.
Last time we discussed the importance of high school students exploring their interests and taking a variety of classes to start thinking about potential college majors. Today, we'll delve even deeper by offering five essential tips for freshmen to successfully prepare for college as they fill out their 4-Year High School Roadmap plan.
Transitioning from middle to high school can be daunting — especially when selecting a college major. However, taking a holistic approach can alleviate some of that stress. Our High School Roadmap encourages students to use their curriculum as a starting point for exploration.
By taking a variety of classes and exploring early interests, students lay the foundation for discovering their passions and potential college pathways. As freshmen embark on this journey, they're encouraged to start with general classes, easing into high school while keeping their minds open to new possibilities. This approach can ignite unexpected passions and set them on a fulfilling academic journey.
Contemplating a college major before stepping into high school may seem premature while deciding after freshman year, and could be jumping the gun too soon. How can you be sure a particular major is right for you? Have you explored hands-on internships or tried various community or volunteer opportunities to gauge your interests?
Discovering the ideal college pathways requires exploration and experimentation, which our High School Roadmap encourages through diverse experiences and opportunities.
Here are five essential tips to guide you in successfully preparing for college as you fill out your 4-Year High School Roadmap plan:
Observe and explore: Encourage your freshman to take advantage of the diverse array of classes offered in high school. From English to Physical Education, each subject presents an opportunity for discovery.
Be patient while exploring: Remind your freshman that they don't have to choose a specific pathway right away. Encourage them to take a range of general classes during their freshman year to discover their interests and strengths.
Challenge oneself: Encourage your freshman to step outside their comfort zones and enroll in elective courses they may have never considered before. Whether it's an art class or a computer science elective, these courses provide valuable opportunities for self-discovery.
Keep an open mind: Encourage your freshman to approach high school with an open mind and a willingness to explore diverse subjects. Remind them that high school is a platform for experimentation and discovery.
Map course selections to interests: Guide your freshman in gradually narrowing down their interests and aligning their course selections with potential college majors. Encourage them to use high school as a platform for mapping their academic journey to their career aspirations.
By following these tips, your freshman can embark on an exciting exploration of self-discovery and academic growth during their high school years.
Master your college journey
The high school years present a prime opportunity for students to map their course selections to their college major interests. By embracing a holistic approach to course selection and actively exploring diverse subjects, students can pave the way for a fulfilling and purpose-driven high school journey. Encourage your high school freshmen to embark on this exciting exploration and embrace the journey of self-discovery that lies ahead.
Ready to set your incoming freshman on the path to academic success? Register for our YouTube live presentation of “High School Roadmap: Designing a High School Curriculum for College Triumphs,” and we’ll fill out the 4-Year High School Roadmap plan together!
Let's ensure your student is equipped for a bright academic future.
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