Advice for Freshman in High School: What You Need to Know About College

If you are a freshman or even a sophomore, college may seem really far away, but it’s important to start thinking about it as early as your freshman year.  We have a few ideas to get you started.

1. Talk to your guidance counselor about the right classes to take.  Map out your next 4 years together.
2. Talk to your parents about college.  What are their thoughts about it?  Can you plan visits to colleges youmight want to attend your sophomore or junior year?
3. Find out what the requirements are to get into the college of your dreams.
4. Never say No.  If a college seems a far reach financially or academically, push yourself to find out how you can make this happen.  Maybe you can get a scholarship or take a harder class load.
5. Don’t be afraid to ask questions about college to your teachers, guidance counselor, parents, and friends.
6. Live a balanced life.  Colleges like to see you were involved in different activites.  Find a club or sport that interests you and also look for ways to give back or volunteer in your community.
7. Check out more ideas on Girls With Dreams TV.