<p>First off, forgive me if I post this in the wrong forum or whatever. I'm new and I'm not exactly sure where the posts go.. (Although, I'm pretty sure it would be in this forum? :P)</p>
<p>Anyways, this fall I'm starting high school and I'm wondering what things are there to do for a freshman to prepare for college. Last year, I got pretty good grades. A's, A-'s & 1 B throughout the whole year. This year, I hope to maintain the same grades or hopefully, even do better. Aside from grades & clubs/after school activites, what else do colleges look for in a student?
Every one of my teachers & the counselors keep telling me that 9th grade is when things start to 'count' for college. I want to start high school off with a (..I guess you could say) bang, so tips/suggestions/ideas would really help! </p>
<p>Please & thank you. :)</p>
<p>Best tip for preparing for college?</p>
<p>-Get off of here now. Come back when you’re a junior. </p>
<p>Seriously, do the best you can. Join things you’re interested in. And most importantly, have a life. Get out of here before you get sucked in to the scholastic vampire fest that is CC. I’m saving your soul here.</p>
<p>do something you’re passionate about and be consistent about it. Besides’ that try to actually enjoy learning. That way maintaining an A becomes something more than a chore, and your retention of knowledge actually increases if you’re truly interested in the subjects you take.</p>
<p>I completely agree ^ Just strive for all A’s, take the hardest courses available, and commit yourself 100% to extracurriculars that you love. Balance is key. </p>
<p>If you don’t get off now, you will become obsessed and unhealthily competitive. Go have fun!!</p>
<p>^Best advice ever. I’m so glad I didn’t discover this place until the end of my junior year; the people on here are ruthless/so beastly you shouldn’t try to match them if you want a semblance of a life.</p>
<p>Yeah, try your hardest in school and make sure academics come first. Join enough clubs so that you’re kept busy, can manage your work, and have time to relax/sleep (the latter is REALLY helpful). During the summer, do things to further a passion you might have (sports, volunteering, writing, music, language, whatever). Also, read a LOT.</p>
<p>Now, we’ll see you when you’re making a list of colleges 
Have a nice life! (No, I’m not being sarcastic; have a nice life).</p>
<p>Ah, I see. Thanks.
& I don’t really see what’s so addicting about this site anyways…</p>