Your Road Map for Junior High
Just for Junior High
by Debbie Arp
October 26, 2007
Figure out what you want to do.
- Start thinking about your future and career possibilities
- Explore different occupations that match your interests.
- Keep your options open.
- Use time outside of school wisely.
- Get help when it’s needed.
Do your best in class.
- Take control – learn to be a good student.
- Get off to a good start! Study hard, turn in all assignments, and do your best to earn good grades.
- Review your academic strengths and weaknesses. Talk with friend and family about careers and possible college choices.
- Sign up for pre-algebra.
- Get to know your teachers.
- Take the right classes.
- Read, read read!
Start saving.
- Start learning about different financial aid programs from your guidance counselor or teachers.
- Visit colleges and talk with college students, and your friends.
- Save money now to pay for school and keep saving, a little at a time makes a difference.
- Attend, with your parent or guardian, any financial planning or “how to afford college” programs offered at your school or in the community.
- Research on the web.
Talk to your guidance counselor about:
- Going to a college or university.
- College-track courses to start taking in middle school.
- The importance college and universities place on grades, and at what year will your school grades start to matter in the admissions process.
- College preparatory and other honors-level courses you should be taking in high school (9th through 12th grade).
- Academic enrichment programs (including summer and weekend programs) available through local colleges.
- Pursuing extracurricular activities (such as sports, performing arts, volunteer work, or other activities that interest you).
Other top tips:
- Apply for a Social Security number if you do not already have one.
- Take advantage of every opportunity to participate in enrichment activities.
- Visit a local college campus.
Your Road Map for Junior High
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