Guide to College

raduating high school students are usually at a point of convergence from adolescence to adulthood, meaning they have more freedom and independence than ever before. In those moments of students having their freedom, they may believe the fun of independence lasts forever. This leads them to forget about important steps that are essential to be taken to move on from high school.

Entering high school as freshmen may be a dramatic change to their lifestyle. Most students did not have to try as hard in middle school to achieve at the same level. The most common reaction to this sudden change of difficulty is for those students to try less and focus on having more fun. By doing this, they begin to create horrible habits of procrastination, which will migrate with them on their journey to college. The difference between a successful and an unsuccessful student is usually the “I’ll do it later” mindset. Procrastination destroys many opportunities for better test grades leading to better GPAs and ultimately a better-looking resume. Students have to remember that everything they do matters, regardless of difficulty.

Although grades may be important, they are not essential to advance in the future. Some major benefits are the extracurricular activities students participate in. Participating in different activities and finding a niche not only benefits students by seeming diverse to a college, but it can also lead students towards their desired career. Apart from activities, volunteer hours are also desired by colleges. Not only does this show diversity, but if these hours are gained from respected places of work, they can show how culturally and environmentally connected a student is to their community.

Uniquely, the most essential skill needed to be successful on your road to college is communication. Without the ability to communicate, a student’s chances of ending up where they want will not be high. They will be forced into a major and/ or profession that they will not enjoy. Learning how to ask questions and taking notes on the experiences of others will benefit students in ways they would not believe. Students at Suncoast have no clue how the road to college begins. G Artchard Jacquet Staff Writer MINI GUIDE TO SCHOOL

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