High School Planning Timeline
| Work at developing good study habits. |
Successful Study Techniques
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| Maintain good grades. | |
| Start saving for college. | |
| Talk to people who have attended college to learn about their experiences. | |
Start thinking about which jobs interest you.
What kinds of work would suit your interests, abilities, aptitudes, values and learning styles? |
Career FinderCareer Cluster SurveyInterest Profiler
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| Get involved in extracurricular activities like clubs, student organizations, sports and volunteer work. |
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If you're given opportunities to pursue academic subjects and extracurricular activities that are new to you, take them!
It will help you to expand your outlook. | |
| Look into additional academic options that may be available in your area, such as magnet programs and school enrichment programs. | |
| Check out summer programs available in your community. | |
Practice your time management skills.
Learning to make the most efficient use of your time can help prevent you from getting overwhelmed. |
Time Management 101
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Improve your reading, writing and math skills.
These basic skills will serve you well in both college and career. |
How to Improve Your Reading ComprehensionHow to Write Effectively
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