Freshman Year Checklist

_____  Enroll in a college preparatory curriculum
_____  Review the student agenda / planner to know what is expected of you
_____  When possible, write papers, do projects, etc. about college
_____  Enter essay and speech contests for scholarships
                   Example of a useful website:  www.fastweb.com
______ Get involved in extracurricular activities  
                Drama, Music, Sports, Peer Leadership, Campus Ministry  
______ Volunteer in your community, some suggestions include:
•    My Brothers Table
•    YMCA
•    Nursing Homes, Senior Centers
______ Explore job opportunities in career fields that interest you.
______ Study hard and do well in school - From now on your grades will
             count toward college and will show up on your permanent record
______ Get to know your high school counselor and let them get to know you
              and your goals, career aspirations, schools you are considering.
______ Develop a plan that will put you on the college track. Anticipate that you
             will have to go beyond the minimum requirements to graduate high
             school
______ Take the most challenging course-load possible such as Honors classes.
           
______ Establish a strong foundation for study habits and test taking
______ Attend college fairs when the opportunity arises.