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High School At Home
Four Year Plan for College Bound Students
Freshman year
- 6 courses, 1 unit of each required subject
- Read for pleasure as much as possible.
- Learn Greek and Latin roots for vocabulary.
- Establish solid study habits.
- Practice note taking skills.
- Begin developing test-taking skills (PSAT skill book can be useful).
- Think about personal aptitudes and read up on career options.
Sophomore year
- Same class balance as freshman year.
- Continue or develop extracurricular activities that fit interests.
- Schedule PSAT for the fall of junior year.
- Begin researching college, trade school, or apprenticeship options. Request info.
- Use test-prep books to get ready for the SAT or ACT.
- Take CLEPs whenever ready.
- Depending upon maturity and skill level, may take classes at the community college.
Junior year
- Six classes
- Take the PSAT in the fall (optional, but there are benefits).
- Focus on time-management & study skills.
- Narrow down college and career options.
- Spring: Take SAT/ACT and visit colleges.
- May/June: Apply to two or more colleges.
Senior year
- Six classes
- Scholarship search/essays/application.
- Take SAT II, AP, CLEP exams.
- Retake SAT I or ACT if desired.
- Continue good time-management and study habits and extracurricular activities.
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