Freshman Year
Summer Before 9th grade
YEAR LONG
Summer Before 9th grade
- Volunteer in your community
- READ!!
- Visit Colleges
YEAR LONG
- Get good grades (A's and B's, no D's or F's)
- Turn in projects and other assignments on time
- Choose courses that will challenge you (Honors)
- Meet with counselor to discuss your personal plans
- Look at your ECHO gradebook for each course and verify that grades are accurate
- Utilize X block and after school tutoring for Academic Support
- Introduce yourself to the College Representatives that visit Samueli Academy, even if you think you might not want to apply there.
- Start thinking about career paths and college (see career preparation section)
- Develop your brand, Join clubs and participate in sports
- Create profiles for college/career websites: www.cacareerzone.organd www.csumentor.edu
- Volunteer in the community
- Attend College fairs (see calendar)
- Create your portfolio (include your resume and sample work)
- Participate in on campus events (workshops, field trips, visits from college reps)
- Seek tutoring when you feel its necessary.
- Add SAT/ACT question of the day to your phone or your email. It is never too early to get started on this!
- Visit universities nearby or take virtual tours.