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Four years have passed in the blink of an eye. It feels like just yesterday you were a freshman in a school with unfamiliar hallways, and now it’s time to plan out your future! This may seem daunting, but don’t be stressed! It will definitely go smoothly if you follow these guidelines. Jun-Aug:  Brainstorm on potential colleges and applications. Think about the colleges you think you may want to attend and when you want to apply to them. Know what each application type implie

Junior year will likely be the most stressful year in your high school career, but that’s a good thing! This year you should challenge yourselves in terms of course load and hone in on your extracurriculars. But this doesn’t mean junior year is all doom and gloom- by finding time in your schedule to take care of yourself and have fun, this can be a great year.  Aug-Oct:  Focus on your academics  Junior year is the last full-year transcript that gets sent to colleges - make su

Sophomore year is an opportunity to pursue your passions and academics. In high school, sophomore year can be the most relaxing year because you’re used to the workload and already have an interest in some clubs/activities. Even if you are comfortable with where you are, it’s important to keep exploring - beat that sophomore slump! Aug-Oct:  Understand the importance of extracurriculars.  If you have clubs that you like, make sure to attend all of their meetings and show your

The first year of high school is an exciting step of life, but it can definitely feel overwhelming as well. The increase in workload and the excess of new clubs and opportunities provide an interesting experience, but you can cultivate it if you follow this timeline!  Aug-Oct:  Join lots of clubs and sports! Check out the informational meetings for anything and everything you’re interested in.  Nothing is permanent! If you don’t want to continue an activity, you can always le