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How To Prepare For College?
Preparing for College: Foresight is Key
The number one thing you can do to prepare for college is to have a solid academic footing. Maintaining good grades is key. Not only are good grades important, but the classes you take play an equally important role. Enrolling in rigorous college prep courses or advanced placement courses will help you get ahead. The U.S. Department of Education recommends you take four years of English, with classes in literature and composition. Two to four years of laboratory science are also recommended. Two to four years of a foreign language may also help in your academic pursuits. One to three years of challenging electives, such as statistics, psychology, or economics, if offered at your high school, may help prove you are ready for the rigors of a college education.
Many Colleges Require Standardized Tests for Admission
Many of the courses recommended for college-bound students (such as geometry and rigorous English courses) are also essential preparation for the college entrance examinations—the SAT or the ACT. These exams measure quantitative and verbal reasoning abilities. Check the admissions requirements of the schools you are interested in attending before taking the appropriate exam.
Your Time Outside the Classroom Is Just as Important
Your activities outside of the classroom play an important role in how you prepare for a college education. Independent reading and studying can expand your knowledge beyond a prescribed school curriculum. Extracurricular activities, along with part-time work experience, will help develop your interpersonal and leadership skills. These activities will allow you to develop skills and interests that give you a better sense of self and provide you with an advantage in the game of preparing for college.
The following schools can provide you with more information about attending college:
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