Get Into College

If you are currently a high-school student, preferably you are in your junior year, (senior year is ok), your first focus has to be on maintaining a high Grade Point Average (GPA) and preparing for your college entrance exams. This all start with your schools guidance counselor's office.

The Guidance Counselor can assist you and provide resources on preparing for the SAT or ACT. He or She can also recommend courses you should take that would not only help you prepare for college but also would look very impressive to most colleges. Don't be afraid to take the most challenging courses. Insure that you stay on top of your grades. If you recognized that a course is giving you problems, talk it over with your guidance counselor. They can talk to teachers and recommend and provide study plans.

Prepare for your PSATs, SATs and ACT exams. The are many resources available to prepare for your college entrance exams. There are exam booklets available at your school and city library. If you like you can purchase a book at your local book store. There's no way around it; the only way to achieve a good score is to study and practice. Your preparation should start approximately 4 months out. Again study and take the practical exercises. Test taking is a skill that has to be develop. Don't leave it to chance. You might be smart, but don't let laziness and thinking foolishly trip you up.

Do volunteer work, if at all possible.  Make sure are involved in extracurricular activities; such as student body, sports and different club or school organizations. Get involve in are community. Assist in charity events, participate in drama clubs, Boy Scouts, etc... You want to be seen as a go getter and as someone who is very in touch.

Stay committed to your activities. Begin as a Cub Scout, for instance, and progress on to Eagle Scout. If you can, work your way up to a leadership role; become the editor of the school paper, head church projects or run for class office.