The ninth grade of high school is an extremely important point for young friends who are aiming for top international universities. As the semester begins, it's all about college applications. In order to regularly add points and improve admission requirements during this period, we have simply sorted out four practical aspects. Please plan and allocate appropriately:
➤academic life
Planning credits! Make sure that you can pass the university application threshold in the core and elective courses in the next four years. In addition, in order to take your academic abilities and achievements to the next level, it is not a bad idea to challenge some AP, IB courses or participate in off-campus university courses. They will contribute weighted points to your GPA and expand your personal learning horizons.
Recommendation letters are also an integral part of college applications. Make sure to participate in class and establish good interactions with teachers! As seniors in life and guides in academic life, the advice of teachers and consultants can often help us avoid dangerous paths. Stay involved in class discussions, and don't be afraid to ask the teacher for help with extracurricular questions (be polite!). Active learning is the only way to demonstrate a good attitude.
➤personal development
In addition to in-class performance, admissions officers will expect students to have invested in areas other than academics. Therefore, it is very important to develop skills and participate in extracurricular activities. Activities such as school-level or larger clubs, competitions and sports teams are all good opportunities to hone and develop positive personal characteristics. In addition, we strongly recommend learning one or more skills based on personal abilities. Related abilities in performing arts, foreign languages, or computer fields are all bonus points.
During these four years, pay more attention to volunteer service opportunities in the school and surrounding communities, because helping the disadvantaged is the best proof of an individual's social care. In this important stage of shaping personal personality, social practice activities can increase understanding of all aspects of the world in which they live, because contemporary students not only need to have sharp minds, but also need to have a soft heart. Through study, we are fortunate to know how to look up at the stars, but we must also remember to keep our feet on the ground. This will be of great help to college applications and subsequent life transitions.
➤Apply for planning
Entering the ninth grade of high school, it is also time to start to understand the future application direction, investigate different majors and disciplines, and find the one that suits your heart. In line with the aboveacademic lifeandpersonal developmentpractice, which will give you direction tips for course selection. The clearer your professional skills and employment direction are, the more focused and precise your future application will be. At the same time, a "dream school list" is also gradually compiled to understand the professional characteristics, application thresholds and admission trends of the ideal departments over the years.
➤Take the test
Finally, if you plan to take standardized tests, ninth grade would be a good starting point for preparation. Today, submitting standardized test scores such as SAT and ACT is still a basic requirement for application to many colleges, and some colleges will consider whether to submit or not to give extra points. Make good use of simulated mock tests to familiarize yourself with the test format and measure your own strength, accurately record the progress curve of your scores, and participate in test preparation courses when necessary.
The four years of high school may be one of the most critical periods in life, and ninth grade is where it starts. Principles such as planning ahead, being actively involved, and staying diligent are not only applicable at this stage; at the same time, do not forget to explore yourself, face pressure and fear, find effective means of expression or seek help - overall, establish good habits And keep improving!
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