How to Prepare for College in High School

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Prepare for College in High School

High school can prepare students for college by providing the basic needs that will be used in their future as college students. It is imperative that these principles to be taught continuously and be built up in their four years of high school so that when they get to college those same principles will be used and continued to be built upon in throughout their educational career.

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

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     Take courses that will challenge their learning experience in a variety of subjects as this will be just as challenging when they reach college. The Advanced Placement courses offer college level courses in high schools which help to garner the student to a more rigorous type of study than the general courses that are offered in the high schools. Advanced placement courses ranging in English, History, Foreign languages, Biology, Computer Science, Geography, Chemistry, Chemistry, Cultural Literature, Physics, Psychology, Environment Science, Art History, and Music Theory.

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     Prepare for college through independent study and completing this on their own time. This requires the student to be responsible and independent in continuing their learning process. Take several college courses at community colleges as this will help to gain a better understanding of the rhythm of the courses.

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     Use the study habits taught in high school as this will prepare them for college. Study habits consisting of remaining organized through using a "To-Do" list method to complete tasks. Continuously set goals as this will help for the future.

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     Experiment through practicing in taking good notes in class and review them later for studying. Figure out the best ways to study whether alone or in a study group and use this as a way to study. Learn how to prioritize tasks such as studying ahead of time for test that is a week away.

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     Put together a plan of what they would like to do help with preparing for college such as exploring college majors and colleges of interests as this will help to determine their future path. Students should also get involved in community organizations and associations to enhance their experiences.

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     Prepare to take the entrance exams such as the SAT I (Scholastic Assessment Test) and ACT Assessment tests (Assessment College Test). These tests prepare the student for what is to come in college.

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     When high school students do not prepare well enough and attend college there is a bigger chance they will need to take remedial courses and sometimes these courses do not offer credit. This will take up extra time in the student's college time and it will also take them longer to complete their degrees.

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     Consulting further with a high school counselor will also help to answer any questions on preparing for college. It is important to continue with the planning process for college and to continue with those plans when the high school student reaches college. The subjects and techniques learned in high school will be used during their stay in college.

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