English 9 - Mr. Good
"Knowledge is power"
sir francis bacon
"the price of greatness is responsibility"
winston churchill
Think for yourself.
It's not too early to get yourself ready for the next level!
It seems like 9th grade is still years away from college, but that's only because it is! However, it's never too soon to start to prepare yourself for success on the next level, whether that next level is a university, trade school, apprenticeship, military service, or the work force. The following resources may help you think about where you want to end up after your four years here. Think about it now, ask questions, and start to consider your options - there are many of them!
Choices
to Make
Know Yourself - Information to help guide your future decisions
Outside the Classroom - Consider some extracurricular activities
Inside the Classroom - Don't forget about your focus on academics
Student Profiles - Stories about people who have gone down the road ahead
Community College - Traditional four-year colleges aren't for everyone. Explore your options
Trade Schools - Technical academies are also an option
Planning to go to work? - Consider the points brought up in this article
College
Considerations
College 101 - The basics of attending a university
Find Your Fit - What will work best for you?
Campus Visits - Things to look for when visiting
College Search - Refine some of your options by searching for possibilities
College Costs - Education isn't free
Grants and Scholarships - These can help
Average Acceptance Rates and SAT Scores - Colleges don't have to accept you, they choose to. Get the facts about how many students actually get in
Tests
to Take
SAT vs. ACT - What's the difference? Which one should I take? This link may help answer your questions.
