Guidance Office

Freshmen—9th Grade

FRESHMAN NEWSLETTER

- January 2010 -

   

 

Text Box: In This Issue: * Get the Most Out of Your PSAT/NMSQT® with My College QuickStart™ * Tip of the Month: Take Great Class Notes * New Year's Resolutions * Explore Your Future on MyRoad™

 

Text Box: Dear Freshman,

Text Box: Welcome to 2010. As you start the second half of the school year, it's the perfect time to make meaningful New Year's resolutions. Choose resolutions that can help you now, while you're in high school, and later in college or a job.

 

Text Box: GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR PSAT/NMSQT WITH My College QuickStart If you took the PSAT/NMSQT in October, your scores indicate how ready you are for college-level work. If they seem low, don't get discouraged. You've got plenty of time to focus on the skills you need to do well. Use My College QuickStart, a free online tool, to zoom in on your wrong answers, view answer explanations and learn from your mistakes.

Text Box: We've provided you with a starter search to give you a jump on finding colleges to attend, based on your location and preferred major. You'll also find personalized lists of suggested majors and careers that link to complete descriptions in MyRoad, the College Board's online career, major and college planning site.

Text Box: Visit My College QuickStart http://click.collegeboard.com:8080/5635152.19101.0.11470

Text Box: TIP OF THE MONTH: TAKE GREAT CLASS NOTES Resolve to sharpen your note-taking skills now and you'll reap the benefits as you continue through high school and college. Here are a few pointers:

Text Box: * Understand your teacher's main points. Don't try to write down every word you hear. * Ask questions. If you're confused, it's better to ask when the information is fresh in your mind. * Review your notes the day you take them, and all your notes once a week. That way, studying will be much easier when your test day arrives.

Text Box: More tips on how to take great class notes http://click.collegeboard.com:8080/5635152.19101.0.11471

Text Box: NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS Start the year off right by resolving to take control of your homework. Some tips to get you on the right track:

Text Box: * Find a quiet place to work, with no distractions. * Study at the same time every day. * Take advantage of any free time to review your notes or get started on assignments. * If you're having trouble with schoolwork or in class, talk to your teacher or ask if tutoring is available.

Text Box: Take control of homework http://click.collegeboard.com:8080/5635152.19101.0.11472

Text Box: EXPLORE YOUR FUTURE ON MyRoad Which career is right for you? Which majors will get you there? College is still years away, but now's the time to start asking yourself the big questions. MyRoad has the tools you need to explore your options, including real-people perspectives on work and college study. Start your journey with a personality test and receive a list of suggested careers and majors that might be a good fit for you.

Text Box: Personality test http://click.collegeboard.com:8080/5635152.19101.0.11473

Text Box: Don't Have a MyRoad Account Yet? Ask your counselor if you have free access to MyRoad through a school subscription, College Ed® or SpringBoard®. Individual paid subscriptions are available, too. Learn more about MyRoad. http://www.myroad.com

Text Box: If you took the PSAT/NMSQT, you have free access through My College QuickStart. http://www.collegeboard.com/quick

Text Box: QUICK LINKS * College Search   Search by college name:   http://click.collegeboard.com:8080/5635152.19101.0.11474     Search by location, majors, cost, and more:   http://click.collegeboard.com:8080/5635152.19101.0.11475

Text Box: SAT® Dates & Deadlines

Text Box:   - March 13 SAT**     Register by: February 4   - May 1 SAT     Register by: March 25   - June 5 SAT     Register by: April 29

Text Box:   Register now   http://click.collegeboard.com:8080/5635152.19101.0.11476

Text Box: January Tools

Text Box:   Financial Aid EasyPlanner   http://click.collegeboard.com:8080/5635152.19101.0.11477

Text Box:   Freshman Action Plan   http://click.collegeboard.com:8080/5635152.19101.0.11478    The Official SAT Question of the Day™ Practice with real SAT® questions daily to get ready for the SAT or just to challenge yourself.

Text Box:   Try today's question   http://click.collegeboard.com:8080/5635152.19101.0.11479

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