Going into freshman year HS tips?

Pre-College Issues High School Life
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<p>I've got a challenging schedule and four or five ECs lined up. Any tips or recommendations about how to have the best freshman year? </p>

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<p>Don’t take classes or participate in ECs just for college. Do them because you love them and are passionate about them. Also, just smile and introduce yourself to a bunch of people. You’ll find your group of friends!</p>

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<p>Posting in the correct forum is always a good start :P</p>

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<p>dont screw up now, keep your GPA high and set the tone </p>

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<p>Just have fun man. Freshman year is definitely the easiest so instead of slaving away for colleges, I would be sure to meet lots of cool people. Your ec’s will help, but even just introducing yourself to people in your classes is a good idea. Bottom line: live it up! The four years go by fast ;)</p>

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<p>Take advantage of everything your school offers. If there are difficult classes (such as a lot of AP’s) that you want to strive for, do everything you can early on to make it happen. </p>

<p>Also, one thing I regret not doing during my freshman year (I am a senior now) is not being open-minded with clubs. I was very close-minded and wasn’t willing to branch out. I was only involved in some music activities (since that was what I was most comfortable with) while now, I have become involved in so many other clubs, especially math and science ones. I have even helped start a club or two as well!</p>

<p>Bottom line, don’t take the easy way out. Challenge yourself and don’t just “go with the flow.” Be the one who goes all out, and later on people will wish they had the motivation that you did!</p>

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<p>All this cliche… my head hurts:

  1. Okay, this is obvious: High GPA
  2. Prioritize academically. Is that math assignment (busywork) more important than that English paper (high % of grade).
  3. Prioritize non-academically: Is being at the next <insert extracurricular="" activity=""> meeting more important than meeting your friends at the mall?
  4. Have a good rep with teachers… that way, if/when you need to ask for “help” (i.e. B->A), you’ll get it.
  5. Don’t make long lists of things to do. You’ll never end up starting.
  6. Don’t make long lists…</insert></p>