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9th &10th Grade Check Lists

9th Grade
  • Meet your high school academic and college counselors
  • Share your schedule and 4- year high school plan with your parent
  • Join an extra-curricular activity or sport
  • Develop your long term and short-term goals  (Naviance Lesson 9.1)
  • Create your College Board account and start exploring colleges
  • Begin practicing for the PSAT
  • Attend a Morningside College Field Trip
  • Take a Career and Interest Assessment utilizing Naviance (Naviance Lesson 9.2)
  • Seek participation in ETS on campus
  • Consider taking a community college course during your free time
 
10th Grade
  • Take an AP Course
  • Begin researching college admissions requirements using Naviance and online resources
  • Take the PSAT
  • Continue participation in extra-curricular activities or sports
  • Take upon leadership positions on campus or within the community
  • Volunteer your time within the community
  • Visit colleges and universities
  • Maintain above average grades. Universities calculate your GPA 10th -11th grade for admittance. D’s are not accepted for CSU/UC admissions purposes
  • Continue taking community college courses during your free time in addition to seeking out volunteer or internship opportunities
  • Link your College Board account to Khan Academy