I've had a myriad of juniors come up to me and ask "What kind of advice do you have to offer me for my upcoming Senior Year"? So, like the video we watched during 21st century week said "let's COLLABORATE" and compile a couple of tips, tricks, and hints ;) for the Class of 2012 to implement in their upcoming year.
-Organization is key! I definitely recommend buying a planner if you don't already have one so that you can write down specific dates and deadlines.
-Research, research, research college and universities. This is probably one of the most important things that you should be doing from the beginning of your summer and up until about October. Make sure what it is that each college wants from you & make sure to organize it so that you have it ready to go. You DO NOT want to be scrambling a week before the deadline to write out your personal statement and collect recommendation letters.
-Recommendation letters! Get them from your teachers in advance. This does NOT mean 1 week before it's due. *A piece of advice ;) ask Ms. Hill*
-SAT! Eeeeeeekk this scary test should be attacked in the months of October, November, and December. If you decide to take it during the summer in June then that's PERFECT! If you are having financial difficulty then go make bffs with Mrs. Rodriguez because she can get you a FEE WAIVER! Hooorah!
-College applications.... :| Yeah that face describes our experience with applications. If you're applying for any in-state universities like NAU, ASU, and UA then homegirl Mrs. Rodriguez can hook it up! She has application waivers in the front office to these schools that you can use to save yourself some cheddarr $! If you have more money in your pocket then you can use it to spend on books, and pencils, and AP tests :p Oh who am I kidding! (We would NEVER do that!) haha anyways some applications require you to pay a ridiculous price such as $80 o_O and then there are others that have NO FEEEE!!! I <3 no fee! Make sure to do some research because usually those schools are small and private universities and colleges that have little to no publicity and A LOT of money to cajole us into attending their school.
Since I still have to finish my homework (procrastinating) for Pre Calculus because I was (procrastinating) I am done for the night. One last piece of advice do not (procrastinate) like I am doing right now. :D
-Organization is key! I definitely recommend buying a planner if you don't already have one so that you can write down specific dates and deadlines.
-Research, research, research college and universities. This is probably one of the most important things that you should be doing from the beginning of your summer and up until about October. Make sure what it is that each college wants from you & make sure to organize it so that you have it ready to go. You DO NOT want to be scrambling a week before the deadline to write out your personal statement and collect recommendation letters.
-Recommendation letters! Get them from your teachers in advance. This does NOT mean 1 week before it's due. *A piece of advice ;) ask Ms. Hill*
-SAT! Eeeeeeekk this scary test should be attacked in the months of October, November, and December. If you decide to take it during the summer in June then that's PERFECT! If you are having financial difficulty then go make bffs with Mrs. Rodriguez because she can get you a FEE WAIVER! Hooorah!
-College applications.... :| Yeah that face describes our experience with applications. If you're applying for any in-state universities like NAU, ASU, and UA then homegirl Mrs. Rodriguez can hook it up! She has application waivers in the front office to these schools that you can use to save yourself some cheddarr $! If you have more money in your pocket then you can use it to spend on books, and pencils, and AP tests :p Oh who am I kidding! (We would NEVER do that!) haha anyways some applications require you to pay a ridiculous price such as $80 o_O and then there are others that have NO FEEEE!!! I <3 no fee! Make sure to do some research because usually those schools are small and private universities and colleges that have little to no publicity and A LOT of money to cajole us into attending their school.
Since I still have to finish my homework (procrastinating) for Pre Calculus because I was (procrastinating) I am done for the night. One last piece of advice do not (procrastinate) like I am doing right now. :D
Yes, like lesly said erlyer. DO NOT and i mean big time DO NOT "PROCRASTINATE"!!! I now its tempting and all that but trust us it will bit you in the butt if you do.=)
ReplyDeleteBut aside from that make sure to make a list over the summer and sort out all of your prioritys. it is a big help to have a list because then you dont forget to do anything or then have a frick out moment cause you think you forgot to do something. trust me it has happend.=).lesly can testify to that ;).
Dear new AP English Students,
ReplyDeleteOtherwise known as APES. Please, do not lay off of homework, procrastinate and make excuses. That was something I did and as result, I ended the class barely making it. In the end I made out strong though.
My message to you: No matter how hard the assignment, make it worth while and have fun. Without fun, you might end up like me. Ending strong but barely making it.
Your Friend,
Mr. Jacob Daniel Ray