Grade 9
- It’s normal to feel shy as you transition to high
school, but if you have any questions, ask friends,
a teacher or a trusted advisor. - Try new classes and extracurricular activities.
- Explore your interests!
- Develop good study habits.
- College admission offices will evaluate your grades
from ALL four years. - Discuss your options after high school with your
counselor. - Plan to take challenging and advanced level
courses. - Start a brag sheet: a list of activities,
achievements, awards, and other notable
accomplishments. - Search for part-time or seasonal jobs and
volunteer experiences, especially for the summer
after freshman year.
- Save for college.
- Money from holidays, birthdays, or part-time
jobs can go a long way. - Think about how your skills and interests
might direct you toward a career. - Ask people how they got their current jobs.
- If possible, shadow careers that interest you.
- Take a look at summer pre-college programs
offered by your local UW university. - Review UW course requirements for
admission. - Review & start budgeting for college now.
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