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1. Make sure your curriculum for four years includes the best courses in English, science, mathematics, foreign language and history, as well as
    some courses in the arts and computer science.

2. Take as many honors or accelerated courses as you can handle successfully.

3. Take Advanced Placement courses, or their equivalent, if at all possible.

4. Research a variety of colleges to determine the right match. Information can be gathered by searching the internet, requesting a college
    catalogue or setting up on-campus visits. Remember the “chemistry” factor. (Consider large and small schools, urban and rural schools, in-state
    and out-of-state schools.)

5. In consultation with your counselor, select between five and nine colleges.

6. Plan the remainder of your high school academic program, and possibly summers, to make sure requirements for potential college choices are
    met.

7. Keep a record of your academic record and compare it to the academic requirements of chosen colleges and universities.

8. Work for good grades through more effort and improved study habits.  The reward will be well worth the effort!

9. Think of standardized tests, such as the ACT or SAT, as opportunities in the admission process. Take practice tests to prepare for test day and  
    consider taking the test multiple times.

10. Beginning in 9th grade, start keeping a record of academic and extracurricular participation and awards. This could be done in resume form and
      saved on a disk to be updated as needed.  Miss Sample also suggests completing a "brag sheet".  Click here for your brag sheet.

11. Remember to concentrate on other areas of excellence outside of the classroom.

12. Identify the nonacademic areas in which you demonstrate the three characteristics of excellence:  commitment, development, and recognition
      from others.

13. Get references from employers, supervisors, and those for whom you have volunteered.  Keep track of recognition you have received for your
      work, service or activities.

14. Make a list of your strengths and weaknesses and develop a plan for improvement. 

15. Keep a portfolio of academic work from grades 9-12. This might include writing samples, projects, artwork, etc.

*Adapted from Ten Steps to College with the Greenes

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