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Farida
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Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
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As a 10th grader, what should I start doing now to prepare for college admissions?
I'm in 10th grade, which also means I'm currently in my sophomore year of high school. Ever since grade 9 I've made it a mission of mine to prepare for college, but this year I've begun to take it 10x more seriously.
I'm open to any helpful opportunities or tips on how to get into as good of a college as is possible.
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Yasmin Mohamed Alamin
Clinical Nutrition Student
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Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
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Yasmin’s Answer
Hi Farida👋🏻...
Since you're in 10th grade the best thing you can do now is focus on building a strong academic record Keep your grades high and challenge yourself with honors or AP classes if your school offers them
Start exploring your interests outside of class like clubs volunteering competitions or projects that show what you care about Colleges like to see passion and initiative not just grades
Standardized tests aren’t urgent yet but you can start familiarizing yourself with the SAT or ACT format and maybe take practice tests just to get used to them
Also think about summer programs, internships, or research opportunities related to your interests They give experience and make your application stand out
Finally develop good habits now like time management organization and taking on leadership roles even in small ways These skills help you both in high school and later in college
Since you're in 10th grade the best thing you can do now is focus on building a strong academic record Keep your grades high and challenge yourself with honors or AP classes if your school offers them
Start exploring your interests outside of class like clubs volunteering competitions or projects that show what you care about Colleges like to see passion and initiative not just grades
Standardized tests aren’t urgent yet but you can start familiarizing yourself with the SAT or ACT format and maybe take practice tests just to get used to them
Also think about summer programs, internships, or research opportunities related to your interests They give experience and make your application stand out
Finally develop good habits now like time management organization and taking on leadership roles even in small ways These skills help you both in high school and later in college
Thank you very much for your response! I appreciate the way you compiled a list, making what I must do 10x easier to follow. I will definitely be reviewing your comment often.
Farida
Joseph Aseo
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Joseph’s Answer
Develop study habits that work for any class you take:
Choose a quiet spot without distractions to help you focus better.
Dedicate two hours of study time for every hour you spend in class or lab.
Use note cards or binder pages to organize information for assignments or subjects.
Choose a quiet spot without distractions to help you focus better.
Dedicate two hours of study time for every hour you spend in class or lab.
Use note cards or binder pages to organize information for assignments or subjects.
Thanks, can't wait to put this advice into action!
Farida
Kelly Neumann
Experience Leader
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Kelly’s Answer
It's awesome to plan ahead! Spend some time discovering your interests and strengths. Think about what you like, what you value, and what you're good at. This will help you decide what to do next and make it easier to choose activities and explore career options. As you go, try to gain skills and experiences that boost your confidence and open new doors. Being able to talk about these experiences will be helpful when you look at different careers. Knowing what makes you happy is also key!
Consider joining clubs, doing community service, or getting a part-time job to become more well-rounded. Do things you enjoy while also pushing yourself to learn and grow. These experiences will help you build skills and confidence. You'll also find out what you like and what you don't, which will help you make better choices for your future. Keep track of what you learn and the skills you use. Write down any tough experiences or great achievements—they might be useful for future interviews or college essays.
Be curious and explore different career options. Learn from others about their jobs, what they've learned, and their career paths. Ask about their journeys and remember that careers can change—where you start isn't always where you'll end up. As you grow and gain experience, your career can grow and change too. And don't forget how important it is to build relationships and network along the way.
Consider joining clubs, doing community service, or getting a part-time job to become more well-rounded. Do things you enjoy while also pushing yourself to learn and grow. These experiences will help you build skills and confidence. You'll also find out what you like and what you don't, which will help you make better choices for your future. Keep track of what you learn and the skills you use. Write down any tough experiences or great achievements—they might be useful for future interviews or college essays.
Be curious and explore different career options. Learn from others about their jobs, what they've learned, and their career paths. Ask about their journeys and remember that careers can change—where you start isn't always where you'll end up. As you grow and gain experience, your career can grow and change too. And don't forget how important it is to build relationships and network along the way.
Thank you for responding to my question, I greatly appreciate the time and effort you poured into your response! I truly enjoyed reading your and will put it to good use.
Farida
Maria Rehmet
Architect
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Plano, Texas
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Maria’s Answer
Hi Farida,
I would focus on what type of job you would like to have in the future. Where do you see yourself in 10 years? This will help you decide what type of education you would like to pursue.
Once you know what major you would like to go with, that will make choosing a college much easier because not every college is equally strong in every subject (i.e. a school may be strong in liberal arts but not in science).
Yasmin gave some great specific advice, I hope my advice makes your path to applying to colleges a little more clear.
Good luck!
I would focus on what type of job you would like to have in the future. Where do you see yourself in 10 years? This will help you decide what type of education you would like to pursue.
Once you know what major you would like to go with, that will make choosing a college much easier because not every college is equally strong in every subject (i.e. a school may be strong in liberal arts but not in science).
Yasmin gave some great specific advice, I hope my advice makes your path to applying to colleges a little more clear.
Good luck!
Thank you very much for your response, your advice was greatly helpful! This is definitely made my college decision making as easy as possible.
Farida
Madeline Baker
Customer Implementation Manager
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Columbus, Ohio
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Madeline’s Answer
Hi Farida!
Glad that you're already thinking ahead and working to prepare yourself for college! I would recommend the following:
-Certainly apply yourself in your classes and homework and get good grades, but be sure to budget a portion of time for experiencing the world. If there is a certain field you might be interested in studying or working in, it would be great if you could start exploring that either through volunteering, an internship, or a part time job.
-When you're doing those kind of "real world" experiences, pay attention to what kind of experiences give you energy vs. those that take your energy. Do you feel energized and activated by working with people? Do you like to solve complicated problems? Do you like each day to feel similar and routine or do you get bored with that and want more variety in a day? Do you like to be active or outdoors or do you like to be more indoors and stationary?
-In addition to those work/volunteer experience activities, if there's a field or career you're interested in, try to find people who work in that field (either virtually like on here! or in person!) and ask them questions about what a day in their life is like. What are their stressors? What feels meaningful about their job or work?
-I would let all of the above experience and mentoring guide you toward your area of study/career path. I've worked in many different fields since graduating from college with an English degree in 2011. Each has taught me that it's most important to be in a field of work that feels meaningful to you and that uses your strengths without sapping your energy. That's how you can have a balanced life - doing great meaningful work while taking care of yourself.
Glad that you're already thinking ahead and working to prepare yourself for college! I would recommend the following:
-Certainly apply yourself in your classes and homework and get good grades, but be sure to budget a portion of time for experiencing the world. If there is a certain field you might be interested in studying or working in, it would be great if you could start exploring that either through volunteering, an internship, or a part time job.
-When you're doing those kind of "real world" experiences, pay attention to what kind of experiences give you energy vs. those that take your energy. Do you feel energized and activated by working with people? Do you like to solve complicated problems? Do you like each day to feel similar and routine or do you get bored with that and want more variety in a day? Do you like to be active or outdoors or do you like to be more indoors and stationary?
-In addition to those work/volunteer experience activities, if there's a field or career you're interested in, try to find people who work in that field (either virtually like on here! or in person!) and ask them questions about what a day in their life is like. What are their stressors? What feels meaningful about their job or work?
-I would let all of the above experience and mentoring guide you toward your area of study/career path. I've worked in many different fields since graduating from college with an English degree in 2011. Each has taught me that it's most important to be in a field of work that feels meaningful to you and that uses your strengths without sapping your energy. That's how you can have a balanced life - doing great meaningful work while taking care of yourself.