Seniors, please note we, the counselors, are scheduled to speak to you on Tuesday, September 21 about the college application process during your English class. Be prepared if you have any specific questions related.
Your rank just came out, good, bad, ugly, it is already there. There is nothing you can do about it now. The only thing left is your application essays which you still have total control over. Please make sure you do the best you can, work with your parents, teachers or anyone around you that you think may be helpful.
Having the right score(s) from SAT/ACT for the schools you are applying to; a presentable resume; being genuinely happy/satisfied with the application essay(s) are simply some of the things that would indicate the readiness for submitting your college application.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Junior Year - September/October, '10
Juniors, make sure you sign up for PSAT which is the very first thing that needs to be done as a junior. Of course, make sure that you are prepared.
Sophomore Year '10
Continue working on those study skills/habits I just posted for freshmen. Take PSAT in October.
Freshman Year '10
Have a 4-year plan, knowing what you are required for graduation, specific classes to take, and targeting a type of graduation plan (Minimum, Recommended, or Distinguished).
Start a routine, the easiest way to build good study habits, and be consistent.
Use a planner, learn to manage your time wisely – plan ahead.
Communicate frequently, every day, your plans, thoughts, and oncerns with your parents, siblings, teachers and/or counselors.
Get to know your guidance counselor. Stopping by and emailing are two great ways to do so.
Start a routine, the easiest way to build good study habits, and be consistent.
Use a planner, learn to manage your time wisely – plan ahead.
Communicate frequently, every day, your plans, thoughts, and oncerns with your parents, siblings, teachers and/or counselors.
Get to know your guidance counselor. Stopping by and emailing are two great ways to do so.
To All My Students, 9th to 12th, O through SL
Quite a few of my students and parents, former or present, have asked me about "falling off the saddle" on updating/maintaining this blog.
I hear you. But one thing I do have to point out here. Ever since we came back on August 1st, these past seven (7) weeks have been brutal. Due to changes in the department/school/district in terms of staff re-assignment, budget cut, policy reinterpretation and a brand new computer administrative/management system, we have had an unprecedented amount of work/corrections/changes to have been made on our students’ schedules. Putting in 11/12 hour day was a norm in the counseling department during those days.
Things are getting much better now. I am “Getting back on the Saddle Again”! And I will do the best I can to stay on it. :-)
I hear you. But one thing I do have to point out here. Ever since we came back on August 1st, these past seven (7) weeks have been brutal. Due to changes in the department/school/district in terms of staff re-assignment, budget cut, policy reinterpretation and a brand new computer administrative/management system, we have had an unprecedented amount of work/corrections/changes to have been made on our students’ schedules. Putting in 11/12 hour day was a norm in the counseling department during those days.
Things are getting much better now. I am “Getting back on the Saddle Again”! And I will do the best I can to stay on it. :-)
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