College Service - Freshman Year
Freshman year is not just the beginning of your high school career, it is also an excellent time to start planning for college. It is critical to select the right courses, develop a plan for your academic career, and begin building your college resume.
Freshman Year Services
- Initial consultation explaining the college admissions process to students and parents
- Review of student's academic and testing history
- Establish realistic expectations for admissions standards, high school coursework and standardized tests
- Create a four-year plan for the student's academic coursework geared toward making the student a competitive college applicant
- Discuss and explain the importance of standardized tests
- Develop a plan for taking the college admissions tests such as the SAT Reasoning Test, SAT Subject Tests, and ACT + Writing
- Explain the importance of involvement in the school and community activities
- Begin work on the student's college resume, including extracurricular activities
- Conduct a college preference survey to develop an initial list of colleges that match the student's personality, desired major, level of academic achievement, and athletic interest
- Establish a list of colleges for the student and parents to begin visiting
Speak to a Professional College Counselor today!