Everton America is a premier youth soccer club based in Norwalk CT. Our club offers expert soccer coaching for boys and girls from 6 to 18 years. Everton America is the exclusive U.S. affiliate of Everton Football Club of the English Premier League.
Academic Considerations Part 1 Preparing for College Grades 7-11
In Grades 7 & 8
Begin thinking about the high school classes that will prepare you for college. Take the most difficult classes you can handle.
Ask your parents or teachers to help you develop good study habits.
Practice setting and reaching goals.
Volunteer in your community.
Take interest and skills assessments to help you think about possible career options.
Talk with your school counselor and parents about careers that interest you.
Create a tentative high school class plan.
In Grades 9 & 10
Take interest and skills assessements to help you explore careers options.
Talk with your school counselor about career options and the education required for those careers.
Talk with your parents about saving and paying for college
Talk with friends, teachers, counselors and your parents about college.
Check if your school requires 10th graders to take the plan to prepare for the ACT.
Participate in extracurricular activities.
Review your high school class plan. Take the most difficult classes you can handle. Stay focused on your schoolwork.
Sign up for classes that will earn college credit during your junior year through Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, Postsecondary Enrollment Options or College in the Schools
Explore internships and apprenticeships.
Enroll in a summer enrichment program.
In Grade 11
Attend college and financial aid events
Mentor others and have a mentor for yourself.
Take the PSAT in the fall to prepare for the SAT, and to identify areas where you need improvement.
Consider possible career options and investigate the type of education that is needed.
Request materials from schools that interest you and visit their websites.
Arrange visits to those schools that interest you. Participate in extracurricular activities.
Request admissions and financial aid forms.
Sign up for classes that will earn college credit during your senior year through Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, Postsecondary Enrollment Options or College in the Schools.
Register for and take the ACT/SAT in the spring.
Review your high school class plan.
Take the most difficult classes you can handle. Stay focused on your schoolwork.
Make sure you are meeting your high school graduation requirements.
Enroll in a summer enrichment program.
Get a job to earn and save money for college, explore your skills through an internship or apprenticeship.
