Hey guys,
I really need advice. I just found out (today) that I’m moving to a new city next year, which means new school, new teachers, new GC, everything.
I’m not sure what to do about the college admissions process now. I’ve held a couple of office positions this year already at my school (newspaper assistant editor, literary magazine editor, fundraising chair, etc) and know several teachers well.
Should I get my letters of reccomendation from my teachers now, before I move away? What about my extra curriculars? Will it look bad if I go back to being a regular “club member” next year (I’m pretty sure I won’t be able to get any office positions, for lack of seniority).
Any help/comments would be appreciated 
<p>toothfairy, I feel your pain. I've had to move to 3 different high schools in 3 years, and have very much the same problems. Your lack of leadership senior year can be easily explained by a counselor's note. As for teacher recs, I'd definitely get them from the teachers who your know now. A semester senior year is not anough time for a teacher to really ge to know your character and personality, so I'd take advantage of the relationships you have now. </p>
<p>Best of Luck!</p>
<p>Hi, I know exactly what you are going through! I moved from CA to AZ right during AP's of my junior year. We drove out on a Sunday and then on that Monday morning, I stepped foot onto a new campus and took the AP exam. That was stressful.</p>
<p>Ok so here is what I did: Before I left, I talked to the teachers I would most likely want to write recs (talk to more rather than less...you can always tell them you won't need them). Give them copies of some of your best papers, tests, etc and your resume/CV so that will remember your accomplishments. Then make sure you have their email address and stay in touch...let them know how well the transition is going etc. </p>
<p>When you get to your new school, I would reccomend talking to the new counselor within the first week or month at least. Tell them your situation...most likely they will include that in their rec as well as attach your old transcript. This way they know you are a committed student etc. If you got along with your GC at your other school, have them write a short letter as well to submit to colleges (most want this if you have been at a school for 3 years and switched...at least for those that I applied to).</p>
<p>I had headed a very successful club for 3 years at my other high school and as you said, I couldn't find the time or resources fast enough to get it together at the new school. I would try to get involved in the school activities as much as you can but also keep up your outside interests because those should remain fairly constant throughout the transition. </p>
<p>If you have other questions, let me know because I can relate to what you are going through right now!!</p>
<p>You did not say if you are changing states too?</p>
<p>If you are you need to find out the requirements for graduation. Some states require THEIR state history or passing certain test. In Florida it is one FCAT, in Virginia it is 6 SOLs each state can stadards are different and it can be stressful. It also can affect the in-state tuition rates for residency. Arizona requires that you establish 2 years BEFORE you enroll.</p>
<p>These are things to ask your new school, pronto!!</p>