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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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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
Maria Rehmet
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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