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Get off to a good start with good grades. All freshman classes and grades will be included on the high school transcript. The senior year seems a long way off, but every grade along the way counts. |
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Explore your interests and possible career choices. |
| 3. |
Begin your resume. Record each honor, award and achievement. You might leave something out if you wait until your senior year and try to remember all of your past recognitions. |
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Involve yourself in co-curricular activities through Grapevine Faith and/or outside of school. Demonstrate commitment and leadership in each activity. Keep good records of the number of hours and weeks of service. |
| 5. |
Start catalog shopping for colleges. Check out websites of colleges that might interest you. Get a feel for college life by visiting a few campuses. |
| 6. |
Consider summer enrichment programs. They look great on your resume. |