High school can be challenging but also enjoyable. The presentation provides three important tips: 1) Avoid procrastinating on homework by chunking assignments and following a schedule. 2) Start planning for college in your freshman year to improve chances for scholarships. 3) Make genuine friends and stay true to yourself rather than conforming to peer pressure or high school drama. Overall, the presentation encourages underclassmen to enjoy high school and not stress over rumors or trivial matters.
3. Let Me Give Some Advice DON’T BE!!!! This slide show features 3 of the most IMPORTANT TIPS about High School. Homework and Procrastination College and Preparation Cliques and Making friends
4. Homework and Procrastination DON’T DO IT! Personal Story: I finished my 9 page I-search paper in 10th Grade, with 1 hour to spare. I got a 54 out of 203. Needless to say, I started writing the next paper the day I got the assignment!
5. Procratination Defined: “To postpone or delay needlessly.” Thefreedictionary.com “To put off intentionally the doing of something that should be done.” Merriam-Webster Stats: 40 % of the population experience financial loss, due to procratination.
6. How to Overcome? Personal: Chunk things! Do little pieces of papers and projects. Keeps things from overwhelming you! By the Books: Write a schedule And STICK BY IT!
7. 3 Tips for College Prep! Tip 1 Do NOT wait until Senior year to start looking at college! Early planning shows colleges your interested! Ups your chances for scholarships!
8. 3 Tips for College Prep! Tip 2 Take College Credit Courses! Saves you TONS of money Finish college education more quickly Taking interesting and challenging courses gives you a grip on your course of study Colleges WILL notice.
9. 3 Tips for College Prep! Tip 3 Keep your options OPEN Personal Story: I receive about 13 different college letters every day. I throw them all away. This almost made me miss out on a great scholarship offer from Wisconsin. Give them a chance!
10. Making Friends/Fitting In Fitting in? Try NOT to! People outside the box stand out Why go with the crowd when you could have them following you?
11. Drama It is HARD to stay out of. Try ignoring everything that annoys you. Personal Story: I’m one to have rumors spread about her. I used to get depressed if I heard one. I had to start telling everyone to just SHUT UP!
12. Self-Worth Deal with people who accept you for you! When you stop letting things bother you people look at you as successful. When I hear rumors about me it makes me laugh. Say:“I feel so famous”. It may not shut them up, but it feels good.
13. Good Luck Underclassmen High School is a JUNGLE Try enjoying it It makes things tons easier on you!
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