Finally! It's the Mardi Gras holiday, and I don’t have school today, tomorrow or Wednesday. I really wanted to go to the parades, and there were nice parades in Baton Rouge this weekend! I got so many beads. Did you go to any fun parades? I think it’s nice not to be in school, and since I’ve got all this free time, I’ll definitely be blogging everyday this week.
One of my best friends is on vacation. She’s a year older than me. This year she was a senior, and I can’t believe she’s graduating so soon. Anyway, she’s touring a few colleges that she got accepted to so she can decide which one she likes the best. Of course, LSU is on her list, but she told me she had to check them all out. I think I’ll be applying to more than one college next year too. Do you guys think that I should tour all the universities I get into before I decide where I want to go? Even if they are out of state?
I was looking over mappingyourfuture.org again, and I found this awesome checklist for college preparation for both your junior and senior years. I’m really glad I found the one for senior year before it actually started, but I wish I’d have found the one for junior year earlier. The list isn’t long. It’s pretty much the same stuff I’ve been thinking about, but it makes so much more sense when these guys help me out.
Here’s the “Month Specific Tips!”
October – Register for and take the PSAT/NMSQT Test that will be held in October.
-By taking the PSAT/NMSQT, you can gain knowledge that will assist you when it comes time to take the SAT I and II. Also, by taking this test, you will be eligible for the National Merit Scholarship Competition.
May –Set up a savings plan for summer earnings.
-Are you planning to work during the summer before your senior year of high school? Set up a plan, determining the portion of your earnings you'll save to reduce the amount you may have to borrow for college expenses.
I’ve already done the first step, and I found the second step just in time. I think I’m going to apply to Raising Canes right now, and see if I can work there this summer. My mom and dad are totally cool with helping me set up a savings account so I don’t “accidentally” spend all my money.
I was also reading over the “Tips for the Entire Year” and it said I should also explore career interest paths and create a resume. I asked my mom about a resume, and she said it’s pretty much a list telling people about the things you’ve done at work. She said it might be good for me to volunteer somewhere during the summer too. Can you guys think of anyplace?
Well, visit the checklist yourself here. Is there anything else I should do? When should I take the SAT or ACT?
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Yikes! So many questions! I'm gonna try to answer them to my best ability!
ReplyDeleteOkay, I think you should check oout the colleges that you are SERIOUSLY considering to go to, out of state or not. My sister did that, and even though she really wanted to go to a university in Florda, she decided to go to a university in New Orleans, and it turned out to be much better than she expected!
It's all up to want you want to do when you get older! And how much money your parents want to spend! :D
Hopefully that helped! i'll try to answer your other questions later!
--Kelsey :D Roberie 4
P.S.: My comments are almost as long Daniel Hulgan's...8D